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

Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence

7.3/10
May 28, 1983
124 minutes
Nagisa Ōshima
Drama History War

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.

Where to Watch

Stream

Criterion Channel

Movie Details

Release Date

May 28, 1983

Runtime

124 minutes

Director

Nagisa Ōshima

Rating

7.3/10

Production Companies

Recorded Picture Company National Film Trustee Company Antares-Nova Oshima Productions Broadbank Investments

Trailer

Official Trailer

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