Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence
Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence

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

David Bowie

Tom Conti

Tom Conti

坂本龍一

坂本龍一

ビートたけし

ビートたけし

Jack Thompson

Jack Thompson

ジョニー大倉

ジョニー大倉