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Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence

Name: Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence
Genre: Drama, History, War
Released: 1983-05-28
Duration: 124 min
Cast: David Bowie, Tom Conti, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Takeshi Kitano, Jack Thompson

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

1983 2h 4m 7.3 rated 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.

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Starring

David Bowie Celliers

Tom Conti Lawrence

Ryuichi Sakamoto Yonoi

Takeshi Kitano Hara

Jack Thompson Hicksley

Johnny Ohkura Kanemoto

Made by

Director

Nagisa Ōshima

Studios

Recorded Picture Company, National Film Trustee Company, Antares-Nova, Oshima Productions, Broadbank Investments

Release

1983-05-28

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Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence is a 1983 movie in the Drama, History, War space directed by Nagisa Ōshima and starring David Bowie, Tom Conti, Ryuichi Sakamoto. Use this page to watch the trailer, check cast and production details, save it to your lists, or jump to where it is available to watch.