7.3Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence · 1983
Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence (1983) is a Drama / History / War film directed by Nagisa Ōshima, starring David Bowie, Tom Conti, Ryuichi Sakamoto.
DramaHistoryWar
7.3Overview
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.
Cast
David Bowie, Tom Conti, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Takeshi Kitano, Jack Thompson, Johnny Ohkura, Alistair Browning, James Malcolm
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What is "Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence" about?
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.
When was "Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence" released?
Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence was released in 1983.
Who stars in "Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence"?
The cast includes David Bowie, Tom Conti, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Takeshi Kitano.
