Jamie Graham, a privileged English boy, is living in Shanghai when the Japanese invade and force all foreigners into prison camps. Jamie is captured with an American sailor, who looks out for him while they are in the camp together. Even though he is separated from his parents and in a hostile environment, Jamie maintains his dignity and youthful spirit, providing a beacon of hope for the others held captive with him.
Christian Bale Jim
John Malkovich Basie
Miranda Richardson Mrs. Victor
Nigel Havers Dr. Rawlins
Joe Pantoliano Frank Demarest
Leslie Phillips Maxton
Masatô Ibu Sgt. Nagata
Emily Richard Jim's Mother
Rupert Frazer Jim's Father
Peter Gale Mr. Victor
Takatarô Kataoka Kamikaze Boy Pilot
Ben Stiller Dainty
David Neidorf Tiptree
Ralph Seymour Cohen
Robert Stephens Mr. Lockwood
Zhai Naishe Yang
Guts Ishimatsu Sgt. Uchida
Emma Piper Amy Matthews
James Walker Mr. Radik
Jack Dearlove Singing Prisoner
Anna Turner Mrs. Gilmour
Ann Castle Mrs. Phillips
Yvonne Gilan Mrs. Lockwood
Ralph Michael Mr. Partridge
Sybil Maas Mrs. Hug
Eric Flynn British Prisoner
James Greene British Prisoner
Simon Harrison British Prisoner
Barrie Houghton British Prisoner
Paula Hamilton British Prisoner
Thea Ranft British Prisoner
Tony Boncza British Prisoner
Nigel Leach British Prisoner
Sheridan Forbes British Prisoner
Peter Copley British Prisoner
Barbara Bolton British Prisoner
Francesca Longrigg British Prisoner
Samantha Warden British Prisoner
Burt Kwouk Mr. Chen
Tom Danaher Colonel Marshall
Paul McGann Lieutenant Price
Marc de Jonge Frenchman
John Moore Mr. Pym