Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence
Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence (1983) is a history drama, directed by Nagisa Ōshima. It stars David Bowie and Tom Conti. It unfolds against the backdrop of World War II. The 124-minute film holds an audience score of 7.3/10.
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What Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence Is About
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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What is Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence about?
Island of Java, 1942, during World War II. British Major Jack Celliers arrives at a Japanese prison camp, run by the strict Captain Yonoi.
Where can I watch Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence?
Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence is available to watch on digital platforms such as Criterion Channel. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence?
Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence runs for 124 minutes (2h 4m).
When did Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence come out?
Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence was released in 1983.
Who directed Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence?
Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence was directed by Nagisa Ōshima.
Who stars in Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence?
Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence stars David Bowie, Tom Conti, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Takeshi Kitano.
What is Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence's rating?
Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence holds 7.2/10 on IMDb and 7.3/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 73 out of 100.
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