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Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence

Java, 1942 — A clash of cultures, a test of the human spirit.

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Released: 1983-05-28

Runtime: 124 minutes

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.

Genres

  • Drama
  • History
  • War

Production Companies

  • Recorded Picture Company (GB)
  • National Film Trustee Company (GB)
  • Antares-Nova ()
  • Oshima Productions (JP)
  • Broadbank Investments (NZ)
  • Asahi Broadcasting Corporation (JP)

Additional Information

Budget: $0

Revenue: $2306560

Popularity: 2.0611

Vote Average: 7.3 ({{ mov_details.vote_count }} votes)

Status: Released

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IMDb: tt0085933