Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence

(1983)Directed by Nagisa Ōshima124 min · RDrama, History, War
Java, 1942 — A clash of cultures, a test of the human spirit.

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.

David Bowieas Celliers
Tom Contias Lawrence
Jack Thompsonas Hicksley
Johnny Ohkuraas Kanemoto
James Malcolmas Celliers' Brother
Chris Brounas Celliers (12 Years)
Yuya Uchidaas Commandant of Military Prison
Ryūnosuke Kanedaas President of the Court
Takashi Naitoas Lieutenant Iwata
Tamio Ishikuraas Prosecutor
Rokkō Touraas Interpreter
Kan Mikamias Lieutenant Itō
Yūji Honmaas PFC Yajima
Daisuke Iijimaas Corporal Ueki
Hideo Murotaas New Commandant of Camp
Barry Dorkingas Chief Doctor
Geoff Clendonas Australian Doctor
Grant Bridgeras P.O.W. Officer
Richard Adamsas P.O.W. #1
Geoff Allenas P.O.W. #2
Michael Baxter-Laxas P.O.W. #3