Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence
7.31983124 min
DramaHistoryWar
"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.
Top Cast
David Bowie as Celliers,Tom Conti as Lawrence,Ryuichi Sakamoto as Yonoi,Takeshi Kitano as Hara,Jack Thompson as Hicksley,Johnny Ohkura as Kanemoto,Alistair Browning as De Jong,James Malcolm as Celliers' Brother
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Production
Recorded Picture CompanyNational Film Trustee CompanyAntares-NovaOshima Productions