Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence
Java, 1942— A clash of cultures, a test of the human spirit.
1983-05-28
Japan, New Zealand, United Kingdom
124 minutes.
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.
Year 1983
Studio Recorded Picture Company, National Film Trustee Company, Antares-Nova, Oshima Productions, Broadbank Investments, Asahi Broadcasting Corporation
Director Nagisa Ōshima
Crew Nagisa Ōshima (Director), Laurens van der Post (Novel), Ryuichi Sakamoto (Original Music Composer), Eiko Ōshima (Executive Producer), Terry Glinwood (Executive Producer), Jeremy Thomas (Producer)
Popularity 14
Language English, 日本語