Released
Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence
May 28 1983 (over 41 years ago)Rating
73
Based on
463 reviews
Java, 1942— A clash of cultures, a test of the human spirit.
- Director: Nagisa Ōshima
- Writers: Nagisa Ōshima, Paul Mayersberg
- Genres: Drama, History, War
- Runtime: 2 h 4 m
- Box office: $2,306,560
- Countries: Japan, New Zealand, United Kingdom
- Companies: Recorded Picture Company, National Film Trustee Company, Antares-Nova, Oshima Productions, Broadbank Investments, Asahi Broadcasting Corporation
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.
