Murray Close's Movies
 
Empire of the Sun - Photo by Murray Close
 
 
RealAudio: Murray talks about
working on 'Empire Of The Sun."
 

The accrid black smoke that looks so stunning in this picture of Christian Bale on 'Empire Of The Sun' in Shanghai was achieved by burning tires on roof tops. Early in the 80's, the demands of a green environment were not so stringent; today it would not be possible. I was in the process of getting my 300mm lens from my bag when I saw the shot and had to depose an assistant director from his ladder to get the right height just skimming the tops of the crowd.

 
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