Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence

Name: Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence
Genre: Drama, History, War
Released: 28 May 1983
Rating: 7.28
Cast: David Bowie, Tom Conti, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Takeshi Kitano, Jack Thompson

Java, 1942 — A clash of cultures, a test of the human spirit. 1983-05-28 Japan, New Zealand, United Kingdom 124 minutes.

7.28 485 votes

Drama History War based on novel or book war crimes world war ii prisoner of war pacific war court martial prison camp meditative 1940s java, indonesia depressing complicated distressing frustrated

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Overview

Island of Java, 1942, during World War II. British Major Jack Celliers arrives at a Japanese prison camp, run by the strict Captain Yonoi. Colonel John Lawrence, who has a profound knowledge of Japanese culture, and Sergeant Hara, brutal and simpleton, will witness the struggle of wills between two men from very different backgrounds who are tragically destined to clash.

Year 1983

Studio Recorded Picture Company, National Film Trustee Company, Antares-Nova, Oshima Productions, Broadbank Investments, Asahi Broadcasting Corporation

Director Nagisa Ōshima

Crew Nagisa Ōshima (Screenplay), Paul Mayersberg (Screenplay), Eiko Ōshima (Executive Producer), Terry Glinwood (Executive Producer), Jeremy Thomas (Producer), Nagisa Ōshima (Director)

Popularity 2

Language English, 日本語