Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence

Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence (1983)

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

TMDb 7.35/28/19832h 4m
DramaHistoryWar
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Original Title

戦場のメリークリスマス

Status

Released

Production Companies

Recorded Picture CompanyNational Film Trustee CompanyAntares-NovaOshima ProductionsBroadbank InvestmentsAsahi Broadcasting Corporation

Original Language

JA

Budget

-

Revenue

$2,306,560

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.

Director

Nagisa Ōshima

Production Countries

Japan, New Zealand, United Kingdom

Spoken Languages

English, Japanese

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