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Home Entertainment Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence
Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence
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MOVIE A 2h 4m 1983

Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence

IMDb 7.2 / 10 (23K)
Source-verified
Drama History War & Military

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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.

Nagisa Ōshima
Director Nagisa Ōshima
Jeremy Thomas
Creator / Producer Jeremy Thomas
Streaming Platform: (India)
Release Window: May 28, 1983 (Not streaming on a major platform in India)
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Nagisa Ōshima

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Jeremy Thomas

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David Bowie

David Bowie

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Tom Conti

Tom Conti

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Ryuichi Sakamoto

Ryuichi Sakamoto

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Takeshi Kitano

Takeshi Kitano

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Jack Thompson

Jack Thompson

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Johnny Ohkura

Johnny Ohkura

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Alistair Browning

Alistair Browning

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James Malcolm

James Malcolm

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Chris Broun

Chris Broun

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Yūya Uchida

Yūya Uchida

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Ryūnosuke Kaneda

Ryūnosuke Kaneda

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Takashi Naito

Takashi Naito

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Quick Facts: Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence

When was Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence released?

Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence was released on 28 May 1983.

Who stars in Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence?

The movie stars David Bowie, Tom Conti, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Takeshi Kitano, Jack Thompson.

Who directed Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence?

Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence is directed by Nagisa Ōshima.

What is the IMDb rating of Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence?

Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence has an IMDb rating of 7.2/10 from 23K votes.

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