Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence

Drama, History, War | 1983-05-28 | Japan, New Zealand, United Kingdom

7.3 / 10

124 min.

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

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.

Recorded Picture Company

National Film Trustee Company

Antares-Nova

Oshima Productions

Broadbank Investments

Asahi Broadcasting Corporation