戦場のメリークリスマス (1983)

Title: Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence

Original Title: 戦場のメリークリスマス

Release Date: 1983-05-28

Status: Released

Rating: 7.3/10 (from 472 votes)

Language: JA

Genres: Drama, History, War

Production Companies: Recorded Picture Company, National Film Trustee Company, Antares-Nova, Oshima Productions, Broadbank Investments, Asahi Broadcasting Corporation

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.