Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence — Official Trailer

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.

Cast & Crew

Directed by Nagisa Ōshima

• David Bowie
  as Celliers
• Tom Conti
  as Lawrence
• Ryuichi Sakamoto
  as Yonoi
• Takeshi Kitano
  as Hara
• Jack Thompson
  as Hicksley
• Johnny Ohkura
  as Kanemoto

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