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Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence

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

★ 7.3 1983 124 min R DramaHistoryWar

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.

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Release
1983-05-28
Rating
R
TMDB score
7.3/10
Original language
JA
Status
Released
Production
Japan, New Zealand, United Kingdom
Studio
Recorded Picture Company, National Film Trustee Company, Antares-Nova
Topicsbased on novel or bookwar crimesworld war iiprisoner of warpacific warcourt martialprison campmeditative

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