Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence(1983)

Name: Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence
Genre: Drama, History, War
Released: 1983-05-28
Rating: 7.3

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

7.3(527)2h 4m1983-05-28

DramaHistoryWar

Overview

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
Writers:: Laurens van der Post, Nagisa Ōshima, Paul Mayersberg
Producers:: Jeremy Thomas
Cinematographer:: Tōichirō Narushima
Composer:: Ryuichi Sakamoto
Production:: Recorded Picture Company, National Film Trustee Company, Antares-Nova, Oshima Productions, Broadbank Investments, Asahi Broadcasting Corporation
Revenue:: $2,306,560
Status:: Released