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Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence (1983)

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.

  • Drama
  • History
  • War

Top billed cast

  • Photo of David BowieDavid BowieCelliers
  • Photo of Tom ContiTom ContiLawrence
  • Photo of Ryuichi SakamotoRyuichi SakamotoYonoi
  • Photo of Takeshi KitanoTakeshi KitanoHara
  • Photo of Jack ThompsonJack ThompsonHicksley
  • Photo of Johnny OhkuraJohnny OhkuraKanemoto
  • Photo of Alistair BrowningAlistair BrowningDe Jong
  • Photo of James MalcolmJames MalcolmCelliers' Brother
  • Photo of Chris BrounChris BrounCelliers (12 Years)
  • Photo of Yuya UchidaYuya UchidaCommandant of Military Prison

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