Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence (1983)

JapaneseFilm1983124 minDrama, History, War★ 7.3/10

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

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.

Directed by

Nagisa Ōshima

Starring

David Bowie, Tom Conti, Ryuichi Sakamoto

Music

Ryuichi Sakamoto

Released

1983-05-28

Original title

戦場のメリークリスマス

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