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

Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence

7.3|1983|2h 4m| JA

Overview: 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.

Genres: Drama, History, War

Director: Nagisa Ōshima

Votes: 471

Production Companies:
Recorded Picture Company

Recorded Picture Company

National Film Trustee Company

Antares-Nova

Oshima Productions

Broadbank Investments

Asahi Broadcasting Corporation

Asahi Broadcasting Corporation