Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence (1983)

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

Movie · 1983 · 2h 4m · Released · Rated R · Drama, History, War

Synopsis

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.

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Cast

  • David Bowie as Celliers
  • Tom Conti as Lawrence
  • Ryuichi Sakamoto as Yonoi
  • Takeshi Kitano as Hara
  • Jack Thompson as Hicksley
  • Johnny Ohkura as Kanemoto
  • Alistair Browning as De Jong
  • James Malcolm as Celliers' Brother
  • Chris Broun as Celliers (12 Years)
  • Yuya Uchida as Commandant of Military Prison

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