Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence (1983)
Original title: 戦場のメリークリスマス
Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence is a 1983 Japanese-language drama movie directed by Nagisa Ōshima, with a running time of 2h 4m. It stars David Bowie, Tom Conti and Ryuichi Sakamoto.
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.
Quick answers
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 different backgrounds who are tragically destined to clash.
When was Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence released?
Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence was released on 28 May 1983.
How long is Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence?
Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence runs 2h 4m.
Who made Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence?
Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence was directed by Nagisa Ōshima.
Where can I watch Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence?
Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence is available on Criterion Channel, Plex, Shout! Factory TV and Tubi TV.
Where to watch Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence
Stream: Criterion Channel
Watch free with ads: Plex, Shout! Factory TV, Tubi TV
Cast
- David Bowie as Celliers
- Tom Conti as Lawrence
- Ryuichi Sakamoto as Yonoi
- Takeshi Kitano as Hara
- Jack Thompson as Hicksley
- Johnny Ohkura as Kanemoto
- Alistair Browning as De Jong
- James Malcolm as Celliers' Brother
- Chris Broun as Celliers (12 Years)
- Yuya Uchida as Commandant of Military Prison
- Ryūnosuke Kaneda as President of the Court
- Takashi Naito as Lieutenant Iwata