Dr. Rawlins — Empire of the Sun Character Profile

About Dr. Rawlins

British camp doctor who serves as a father figure and mentor to Jim. He actively protects Jim during a bombing raid, chasing him up a pagoda to ensure his safety during Jim's emotional breakdown.

Character Facts

Played by

Nigel Havers

Appears in

Empire of the Sun (1987)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (3)

• Dr. Rawlins — Family Father Figure — Jim (Christian Bale)

  Acts as a paternal anchor and moral compass for the orphaned protagonist.

• Dr. Rawlins — Alliance Fellow Prisoner — Basie (John Malkovich)

  Co-inmates who share the same national identity and internment fate.

• Dr. Rawlins — Alliance Fellow Prisoner — Mrs. Victor (Miranda Richardson)

  Co-inmates bound by shared nationality and camp survival.

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