Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence

Original Title: 戦場のメリークリスマス

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

Release Date: 1983-05-28

Duration: 124 minutes

Synopsis

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.