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