Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence (1983)
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.
Directing:
Writing:
Stars:
- Nagisa Ōshima
Writing:
- Paul Mayersberg
- Laurens van der Post
- Nagisa Ōshima
Stars:
Release Date: 1983-05-28
7.3/10
7.3/10
- Country: JP, NZ, GB
- Language: English | 日本語
- Runtime: 124
- Revenue: $2,306,560
Watch on
Celliers
Lawrence
Yonoi
Hara
Hicksley
Kanemoto
De Jong
Commandant of Military Prison
President of the Court
Lieutenant Iwata
Interpreter
Lieutenant Itō
New Commandant of Camp
Australian Doctor
P.O.W. Officer
P.O.W. #2
P.O.W. #6
P.O.W. #13
English Guard
Japanese Soldier #5
P.O.W. (uncredited)
Japanese Soldier (uncredited)
Yonoi
Kanemoto
