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Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence
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Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence

1983-05-28 · 124 min · ★ 7.3

Drama · History · War

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.

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Production details

Directors
Nagisa Ōshima
Production companies
Recorded Picture Company, National Film Trustee Company, Antares-Nova, Oshima Productions, Broadbank Investments, Asahi Broadcasting Corporation
Countries
Japan, New Zealand, United Kingdom
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 2,306,560

Top Cast

David BowieDavid BowieCelliers
Tom ContiTom ContiLawrence
Ryuichi SakamotoRyuichi SakamotoYonoi
Takeshi KitanoTakeshi KitanoHara
Jack ThompsonJack ThompsonHicksley
Johnny OhkuraJohnny OhkuraKanemoto
Alistair BrowningAlistair BrowningDe Jong
James MalcolmCelliers' Brother
Chris BrounCelliers (12 Years)
Yuya UchidaYuya UchidaCommandant of Military Prison
Ryūnosuke KanedaRyūnosuke KanedaPresident of the Court
Takashi NaitoTakashi NaitoLieutenant Iwata
Tamio IshikuraProsecutor
Rokkō TouraRokkō TouraInterpreter
Kan MikamiKan MikamiLieutenant Itō
Yūji HonmaYūji HonmaPFC Yajima
Daisuke IijimaDaisuke IijimaCorporal Ueki
Hideo MurotaHideo MurotaNew Commandant of Camp
Barry DorkingChief Doctor
Geoff ClendonGeoff ClendonAustralian Doctor

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