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1983

Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence

Directed by Nagisa Ōshima
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.

Duration

2h 4m

Released

May 28, 1983

Revenue

$2,306,560

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Cast59

  • David Bowie
  • Tom Conti
  • Ryuichi Sakamoto
  • Takeshi Kitano
  • Jack Thompson
  • Johnny Ohkura
  • Alistair Browning
  • James Malcolm
  • Chris Broun

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