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. 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.

Credits

Directed by

• Nagisa Ōshima

Written by

• Nagisa Ōshima
• Paul Mayersberg

Produced by

• Jeremy Thomas

Music by

• Ryuichi Sakamoto

Cinematography

• Tōichirō Narushima

Edited by

• Tomoyo Oshima

Cast

• David Bowieas Celliers
• Tom Contias Lawrence
• Ryuichi Sakamotoas Yonoi
• Takeshi Kitanoas Hara
• Jack Thompsonas Hicksley
• Johnny Ohkuraas Kanemoto
• Alistair Browningas De Jong
• 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

Genres