
Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence
Java, 1942 — A clash of cultures, a test of the human spirit.
Where to Watch
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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Cast

David Bowie
Celliers

Tom Conti
Lawrence

Ryuichi Sakamoto
Yonoi

Takeshi Kitano
Hara

Jack Thompson
Hicksley

Johnny Ohkura
Kanemoto

Alistair Browning
De Jong
James Malcolm
Celliers' Brother
Chris Broun
Celliers (12 Years)

Yuya Uchida
Commandant of Military Prison

Ryūnosuke Kaneda
President of the Court

Takashi Naito
Lieutenant Iwata
Tamio Ishikura
Prosecutor

Rokkō Toura
Interpreter

Kan Mikami
Lieutenant Itō
Frequently Asked Questions
▸What is Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence (1983) about?
Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence is a 1983 drama, history, war film with a runtime of 2h 4m. Directed by Nagisa Ōshima. Find cast, ratings, and streaming options on LiveStreamTV.pk.
▸Where can I watch Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence?
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▸Who directed Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence?
Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence was directed by Nagisa Ōshima.












