Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence
First aired on May 28, 1983
70%
Genres: Drama, History, War
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.
Featured Cast: click image to view more
David Bowie | Celliers
Tom Conti | Lawrence
Ryuichi Sakamoto | Yonoi
Takeshi Kitano | Hara
Jack Thompson | Hicksley
Johnny Ohkura | Kanemoto
Featured Crew
Nagisa Ōshima | Director
Laurens van der Post | Novel
Ryuichi Sakamoto | Original Music Composer
Eiko Ōshima | Executive Producer
Terry Glinwood | Executive Producer
Jeremy Thomas | Producer
