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Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence
Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence

Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence

7.3/10

2hr 04mins

Country:NZ, GB, JP

1983

DramaHistoryWar
Spoken Languages: English, 日本語

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.

Budget

$0.00

Production companies

Recorded Picture Company, National Film Trustee Company, Antares-Nova, Oshima Productions, Broadbank Investments, Asahi Broadcasting Corporation

Genre

Drama, History, War

Runtime

2hr 04mins

Rating

7.3/10

Release Date

1983-05-28