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Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence

(1983)
Release Date: May 28, 1983
Runtime: 2h 4m
Revenue: $2,306,560
Languages: English, Japanese
Countries: Japan, New Zealand, United Kingdom
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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.

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Top Cast

David Bowie
David BowieCelliers
Tom Conti
Tom ContiLawrence
Ryuichi Sakamoto
Ryuichi SakamotoYonoi
Takeshi Kitano
Takeshi KitanoHara
Jack Thompson
Jack ThompsonHicksley
Johnny Ohkura
Johnny OhkuraKanemoto

Production Companies

Asahi Broadcasting Corporation
Recorded Picture Company