Title: Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence
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Languages: English
Genres: Drama, History, War,
Runtime: 2:04:00 Hour
Cast: David Bowie, Tom Conti, Ryuichi Sakamoto
Directors: Nagisa Ōshima
MPA Rating: R
Rating: 7.3 (541 Votes)
TomatoMeter: 86 %
Audiance Score: 79 %
Critics Consensus: Worthy themes and strong performances across the board make Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence an impactful story about bridging cultural divides.
Year: 1983
Summary: 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.