Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence
(1983)

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

Released: 1983-05-28

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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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David Bowie

as Celliers

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Tom Conti

as Lawrence

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James Malcolm

as Celliers' Brother

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Chris Broun

as Celliers (12 Years)

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Yuya Uchida

as Commandant of Military Prison

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Ryūnosuke Kaneda

as President of the Court

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Takashi Naito

as Lieutenant Iwata

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Tamio Ishikura

as Prosecutor

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Rokkō Toura

as Interpreter

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Kan Mikami

as Lieutenant Itō

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Yūji Honma

as PFC Yajima

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Daisuke Iijima

as Corporal Ueki

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Hideo Murota

as New Commandant of Camp

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Barry Dorking

as Chief Doctor

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Geoff Clendon

as Australian Doctor

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Terry Glinwood

Executive Producer

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Geoffrey Nethercott

Executive Producer

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Eiko Ōshima

Executive Producer

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Ryuichi Sakamoto

Original Music Composer

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Tōichirō Narushima

Director of Photography

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Larry Parr

Associate Producer

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Lee Tamahori

First Assistant Director

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Jonty Barraud

Second Assistant Director

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Shōichi Yasuda

Property Master

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