Where and When was Empire of the Sun 1987 Filmed?

Filming Locations: Empire of the Sun

Trebujena, Cadiz, Andalucia, Spain
Shanghai, China
Knutsford, Cheshire, England, UK
Sunningdale, Berkshire, England, UK
Cadiz, Andalucia, Spain
Spain
Hertfordshire, England, UK
England, UK
Beckton, London, England, UK
London, England, UK
China
UK

Iconic scenes & Locations

Studio

Elstree Studios, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, UK

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Japanese detention centre in China.

Beckton Gasworks, Beckton, London, England, UK

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Red Cross Refugee Centre at the end of the film

Luton Hoo Estate, Luton, Bedfordshire, England, UK

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Opening scenes where Jamie sits in the wrecked Zero

Carver Barracks, Elder Street, Saffron Walden, CB10 2YA, UK

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Church scene interior, opening

St Luke's & Christ Church, Sydney Street, Chelsea, London, Greater London, England, UK

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Xujiahui Catholic Church - seen at beginning of the film

158 Puxi Road, Xujiahui, Shanghai, China

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Capitol Theatre

146 Huqui Road, Haungpu, Shanghai, China

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Cathay Hotel - since renamed Fairmont Peace Hotel

20 East Nanjing Road, Haungpu, Shanghai, China

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Filming Dates

1 March 1987 - 19 June 1987

Empire of the Sun Filming Dates & Locations