Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence
“Java, 1942 — A clash of cultures, a test of the human spirit.”
1983•R•2h 4m•7.3•Released
DramaHistoryWar
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
Writer
Nagisa Ōshima, Paul Mayersberg
Revenue
$2M
Languages
English, Japanese
Studio
Recorded Picture Company
Cast
David Bowie
Celliers
Tom Conti
Lawrence
Ryuichi Sakamoto
Yonoi
Takeshi Kitano
Hara
Jack Thompson
Hicksley
Johnny Ohkura
Kanemoto
Alistair Browning
De Jong
James Malcolm
Celliers' Brother
Chris Broun
Celliers (12 Years)
Yuya Uchida
Commandant of Military Prison
Ryūnosuke Kaneda
President of the Court
Takashi Naito
Lieutenant Iwata
Tamio Ishikura
Prosecutor
Rokkō Toura
Interpreter
Kan Mikami
Lieutenant Itō
Production
Company
Recorded Picture Company
Company
National Film Trustee Company
Company
Antares-Nova
Company
Oshima Productions
Company
Broadbank Investments
Company
Asahi Broadcasting Corporation
Producer
Jeremy Thomas
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