Poster Empire of the Sun 1987

Where was Empire of the Sun filmed

1987, Drama
Filming country: China

The movie was filmed in Shanghai, China. It was filmed in neighborhoods with European types of buildings, among others

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.
Shanghai



Catholic Church

In movie

Scene where Jim is singing in boys' church choir.
Clock iconTiming: 00:02:12


Real

Scene was shot at the Catalan Cathedral of St. Ignatius, in Shanghai, located in Xujiahui, a commercial district in the heart of Shanghai.
Shanghai St. Ignatius Cathedral



Zeros above roofs

In movie

Scene where Zeros are flying above roofs and Jim is fascinated by them.
Clock iconTiming: 00:26:24


Real

Scene was shot off Waitan Avenue, the building on the left, white and brown, is the Peace Hotel.
Shanghai



To the fancy-dress party

In movie

Scene where Family is heading to the fancy dress party. People allready fear of Japanese attack.
Clock iconTiming: 00:10:42


Real

Scene was shot Waitang Waterfront, it is wide enough to host events with a large number of people.
Shanghai




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