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Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence

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.
Released: May 28, 1983 Genre: Drama History WarCasts: David Bowie Tom Conti Ryuichi Sakamoto Takeshi Kitano Jack Thompson Johnny Ohkura Alistair Browning James MalcolmDirectors: Nagisa ŌshimaDuration: 2h 4m Rating: 7.3 Country: Japan, New Zealand, United Kingdom Production: Recorded Picture Company, National Film Trustee Company, Antares-Nova, Oshima Productions, Broadbank Investments, Asahi Broadcasting Corporation
Java, 1942— A clash of cultures, a test of the human spirit.