Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence

7.3 1983 02:04 Drama • History • War
Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence

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