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Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence(1983)
Status: Released
Date: 1983-05-28
Time: 2h 4m
73%
435 Votes
Java, 1942— A clash of cultures, a test of the human spirit.
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.
Languages: English, Japanese.
Countries:
Japan
New Zealand
United Kingdom
Revenue: $2,306,560.00
Production Companies:
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National Film Trustee Company
Antares-Nova
Oshima Productions
Broadbank Investments
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Movie: Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence
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