Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence (28/05/1983)
Synopsis
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.
Production
Recorded Picture Company, National Film Trustee Company, Antares-Nova, Oshima Productions, Broadbank Investments, Asahi Broadcasting Corporation
Pays de production
Japan, New Zealand, United Kingdom
Genres
Drama, History, War
David Bowie
Tom Conti
坂本龍一
ビートたけし
Jack Thompson
ジョニー大倉