Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence
1983Original title: 戦場のメリークリスマス
“Java, 1942 — A clash of cultures, a test of the human spirit.”
2h 4mDramaHistoryWar
3.6
556 ratingsThe story
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.
- Director
- Nagisa Ōshima
- Languages
- English, Japanese
- Cast
- David Bowie, Tom Conti, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Takeshi Kitano, Jack Thompson, Johnny Ohkura, Alistair Browning, James Malcolm, Chris Broun, Yuya Uchida