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.
Details
- Release date
- 1983-05-28
- Duration
- 02:04
- Categories
- Drama, History, War
- Studios
- Recorded Picture Company, National Film Trustee Company, Antares-Nova, Oshima Productions, Broadbank Investments, Asahi Broadcasting Corporation
- Country
- Japan, New Zealand, United Kingdom
- Language
- English, Japanese
- Status
- Released
- Original title
- 戦場のメリークリスマス
- Votes
- 515
- Revenue
- $2,306,560
Top cast
David Bowie
Tom Conti
Ryuichi Sakamoto
Takeshi Kitano
Jack Thompson
Johnny Ohkura
Alistair Browning
James Malcolm
Chris Broun
Yuya Uchida
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