Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence
Java, 1942 — A clash of cultures, a test of the human spirit.
1983 2 hours 4 minutesJava, 1942 — A clash of cultures, a test of the human spirit.
1983 2 hours 4 minutes
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.
28th May 1983
43 years ago
2 hours 4 minutes
Finishes at 1:39am
Won 1 BAFTA Award10 wins & 8 nominations total
7.2/10
86%
53%
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