Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence (1983)

Java, 1942 — A clash of cultures, a test of the human spirit.

★ 7.3 2h 4m 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.

Director

Nagisa Ōshima

Cast

David Bowie, Tom Conti, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Takeshi Kitano, Jack Thompson, Johnny Ohkura, Alistair Browning, James Malcolm

Country

Japan / New Zealand / United Kingdom

Released

May 28, 1983