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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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Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence
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Quick facts
Year
1983
Runtime
2h 4m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.3/10
Votes
524
Genre
Drama, History, War
Director
Language
JA
Cast
based on novel or book
war crimes
world war ii
prisoner of war
pacific war
court martial
prison camp
meditative
1940s
java, indonesia
depressing
complicated
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Questions about Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence
How long is Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence?
Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence has a runtime of 2h 4m (2 hours and 4 minutes).
Who directed Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence?
Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence was directed by Nagisa Ōshima and released in 1983.
What genre is Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence?
Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence is a Drama, History, War film (1983).
Who stars in Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence?
The cast of Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence includes David Bowie, Tom Conti, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Takeshi Kitano, Jack Thompson.
What is the TMDB rating for Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence?
Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence has a TMDB rating of 7.3/10 based on 524 votes.
