

Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence
Java, 1942 — A clash of cultures, a test of the human spirit.
7.3124 min
DramaHistoryWar
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.
Movie Info
Release Date: 5/28/1983
Runtime: 124 min
Director: Nagisa Ōshima
Writers: Laurens van der Post, Nagisa Ōshima
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