This offers a really poignant look at what we might describe as mutual insanity. "Maj. Celli...
Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence
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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Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence
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Status
Released
Release Date
May 28, 1983
Runtime
2h 4m
Genres
Drama, History, War
User Score
73%
Original Title
戦場のメリークリスマス
Production Companies
Recorded Picture Company, National Film Trustee Company, Antares-Nova, Oshima Productions, Broadbank Investments, Asahi Broadcasting Corporation
Director
Nagisa Ōshima
Revenue
$2,306,560
Description
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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