Where was Empire of the Sun filmed
Empire of the Sun
Year: 1987
Genre: Drama
Country: China
<p>The movie was filmed in Shanghai, China. It was filmed in neighborhoods with European types of buildings, among others</p>
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Locations
Catholic Church
In movie
Scene where Jim is singing in boys' church choir.
Real
Scene was shot at the Catalan Cathedral of St. Ignatius, in Shanghai, located in Xujiahui, a commercial district in the heart of Shanghai.
Panoramic view of Shanghai
In movie
Scene where One of the first general plans for the city of Shanghai.
Real
Scene was shot Shanghai, now this kind of view can not be filmed anymore, in the 30 since the filming of the movie the whole city has been greatly rebuilt.
To the fancy-dress party
In movie
Scene where Family is heading to the fancy dress party. People allready fear of Japanese attack.
Real
Scene was shot Waitang Waterfront, it is wide enough to host events with a large number of people.
Zeros above roofs
In movie
Scene where Zeros are flying above roofs and Jim is fascinated by them.
Real
Scene was shot off Waitan Avenue, the building on the left, white and brown, is the Peace Hotel.