Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence

Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence

7.3 1983 | 124 min

Drama History War

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.

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

Revenue

$2,306,560

Released

May 28, 1983

Popularity

2.8

PRODUCTION COMPANIES
Recorded Picture Company
Recorded Picture Company
National Film Trustee Company
National Film Trustee Company
Antares-Nova
Antares-Nova
Oshima Productions
Oshima Productions
Broadbank Investments
Broadbank Investments
Asahi Broadcasting Corporation
Asahi Broadcasting Corporation
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Production Countries:

Japan New Zealand United Kingdom

Spoken Languages:

English Japanese
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