Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence (1983)

Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence (1983)

Java, 1942— A clash of cultures, a test of the human spirit. 1983-05-28 Japan, New Zealand, United Kingdom 124 Min. PG-13
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Overview

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.

Cast

David Bowie is Celliers
Celliers
Tom Conti is Lawrence
Lawrence
坂本龍一 is Yonoi
Yonoi
ビートたけし is Hara
Hara
Jack Thompson is Hicksley
Hicksley
ジョニー大倉 is Kanemoto
Kanemoto
Alistair Browning is De Jong
De Jong
James Malcolm is Celliers' Brother
Celliers' Brother
Chris Broun is Celliers (12 Years)
Celliers (12 Years)
内田裕也 is Commandant of Military Prison
Commandant of Military Prison
金田龍之介 is President of the Court
President of the Court
内藤剛志 is Lieutenant Iwata
Lieutenant Iwata

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