Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence

Java, 1942 — A clash of cultures, a test of the human spirit.

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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 actor Tom Conti actor Ryuichi Sakamoto actor Takeshi Kitano actor Jack Thompson actor

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Johnny Ohkura actor

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Alistair Browning actor

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James Malcolm actor

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Chris Broun actor Yuya Uchida actor

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Ryūnosuke Kaneda actor

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Takashi Naitō actor

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Tamio Ishikura actor

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Rokkō Toura actor

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Kan Mikami actor

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Yūji Honma actor

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Daisuke Iijima actor

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Hideo Murota actor

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Barry Dorking actor

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Geoff Clendon actor