The Evolution of Christian Bale

The Evolution of Christian Bale The Terminator: Salvation star's rise from child actor to action hero
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On Location for Empire of the Sun
Director Steven Spielberg chose Bale for the lead on the recommendation of his then wife, Amy Irving. The film also starred John Malkovich.

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