Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence

Name: Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence
Released: 1983-05-28

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

Original: 戦場のメリークリスマス

1983·2h 4m·7.3

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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.

based on novel or book war crimes world war ii prisoner of war pacific war court martial prison camp meditative

Director

Nagisa Ōshima

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N/A

Revenue

$2M

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