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Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence
“Java, 1942 — A clash of cultures, a test of the human spirit.”
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Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence at a glance
Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence is a 1983 drama and history film, running 2h 4m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 15 in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Arrow Video Amazon Channel and ARROW.
Rated 15 in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1983-05-28
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Genres
- Drama, History, War
- Director
- Nagisa Ōshima
- Original language
- Japanese
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 7.3 / 10 · 556 votes
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Synopsis
Feature filmIsland 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.
Cast
14 names
David BowieCelliers
Tom ContiLawrence
Ryuichi SakamotoYonoi
Takeshi KitanoHara
Jack ThompsonHicksley
Johnny OhkuraKanemoto
Alistair BrowningDe JongJames MalcolmCelliers' Brother
Chris BrounCelliers (12 Years)
Yuya UchidaCommandant of Military Prison
Ryūnosuke KanedaPresident of the Court
Takashi NaitoLieutenant IwataTamio IshikuraProsecutor
Rokkō TouraInterpreterQuestions about Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence
Quick answersWhere can I watch Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence is listed on Arrow Video Amazon Channel, ARROW. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence suitable for children?
Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence is rated 15 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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What is Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence about?
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…
How long is Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence?
Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence runs for 2h 4m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
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