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Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence (1983)

Movie ★ 7.3 124 min

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.

Nagisa Ōshima Director

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Quick facts

Released
May 28, 1983
Runtime
124 min
Rating
R
Box office
$2.3M
IMDb
tt0085933
Language
,
Studio
, National Film Trustee Company, Antares-Nova, Oshima Productions

Themes

Cast

David Bowie David Bowie Celliers Tom Conti Tom Conti Lawrence Ryuichi Sakamoto Ryuichi Sakamoto Yonoi Takeshi Kitano Takeshi Kitano Hara Jack Thompson Jack Thompson Hicksley Johnny Ohkura Johnny Ohkura Kanemoto Alistair Browning Alistair Browning De Jong James Malcolm Celliers' Brother Chris Broun Celliers (12 Years) Yuya Uchida Yuya Uchida Commandant of Military Prison Ryūnosuke Kaneda Ryūnosuke Kaneda President of the Court Takashi Naito Takashi Naito Lieutenant Iwata Tamio Ishikura Prosecutor Rokkō Toura Rokkō Toura Interpreter Kan Mikami Kan Mikami Lieutenant Itō Yūji Honma PFC Yajima Daisuke Iijima Daisuke Iijima Corporal Ueki Hideo Murota Hideo Murota New Commandant of Camp

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Frequently asked questions

What is Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence about?
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.
Who directed Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence?
Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence was directed by Nagisa Ōshima.
Who stars in Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence?
Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence stars David Bowie, Tom Conti, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Takeshi Kitano.
When was Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence released?
Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence is a 1983 drama, history, war film.
Where can I watch Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence?
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