The night is young

Title

The night is young

Genre

Interview; Discussion; Advertisement; Trailer

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1989

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Duration

00:20:21

Description

The Night is Young with Gill Pyrah on Empire of the Sun, Steven Spielberg’s new film, based on the book by J G Ballard and set mainly in a Japanese prison camp in the Second World War. Includes interview with actor Nigel Havers on his role; reading the book; how the young actor Christian Bale coped with the lead role; filming in Spain. Also excerpts from the film with actors Christian Bale, Rupert Frazer, John Malkovich, Nigel Havers, including theme music. Review of the film by critic Derek Malcolm. Also includes advertisements and trailer. Clip ends abruptly part way through programme.

Contributors

Gill Pyrah; Christian Bale; Rupert Frazer; John Malkovich; Nigel Havers; Derek Malcolm

Keywords

Actors; Films; Second World War (1939-1945); Japan; Prisoners of War; Empire of the Sun; Steven Spielberg; Christian Bale; Rupert Frazer; John Malkovich; J G Ballard; Shanghai

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