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Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence (1983)

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Movie"Java, 1942 — A clash of cultures, a test of the human spirit."
Audience Score
73
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R 2 hr 4 minSep 2nd, 1983Drama, History, War
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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.
StarringDavid BowieTom ContiRyuichi Sakamoto
DirectorNagisa Ōshima

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:September 2nd, 1983 - Buy Tickets
Movie Box Office Gross:$2,306,560 (Worldwide)
Original Language:Japanese
Executive Producers:Eiko Oshima, Terry Glinwood, Geoffrey Nethercott, Masato Hara
Production Companies:Recorded Picture Company, National Film Trustee Company, Antares-Nova, Oshima Productions, Broadbank Investments, Asahi Broadcasting Corporation
Movie Tags:
based on novel or bookworld war ii1940sdepressingwar crimesprisoner of warcomplicatedmeditativedistressingfrustrated