Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence

Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence

Directed by Nagisa Ōshima
19832hr 4min

Step into a world where cultures collide and tensions run high in "Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence." Set against the backdrop of a Japanese prison camp in 1942, this film follows the arrival of British Major Jack Celliers, played by the talented David Bowie. As Celliers clashes with the strict Captain Yonoi, portrayed by Ryuichi Sakamoto, the stage is set for a battle of wills that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Colonel John Lawrence, a character with a deep understanding of Japanese culture, adds a layer of complexity to the dynamic between Celliers and Yonoi. Meanwhile, Sergeant Hara's brutal nature serves as a stark contrast to Lawrence's knowledge and Yonoi's discipline. As the tension escalates and emotions run high, viewers are taken on a gripping journey of power struggles and cultural differences that will leave them questioning the true meaning of honor and loyalty. "Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence" is a thought-provoking masterpiece that delves into the depths of human nature and the complexities of war.

Cast

Takeshi Kitano

Jack Thompson

Hicksley

Jack Thompson

David Bowie

Celliers

David Bowie

Tom Conti

Lawrence

Tom Conti

Ryuichi Sakamoto

Takashi Naito

Lieutenant Iwata

Takashi Naito

Hideo Murota

New Commandant of Camp

Hideo Murota

Yuya Uchida

Commandant of Military Prison

Yuya Uchida

Hiroshi Mikami

Japanese Soldier #5

Hiroshi Mikami

Ryūnosuke Kaneda

President of the Court

Ryūnosuke Kaneda

Rokkō Toura

Interpreter

Rokkō Toura

Daisuke Iijima

Corporal Ueki

Daisuke Iijima

Kan Mikami

Lieutenant Itō

Kan Mikami

Johnny Ohkura

Kanemoto

Johnny Ohkura

Yūji Honma

PFC Yajima

Yūji Honma

Geoff Allen

P.O.W. #2

Geoff Allen

Alistair Browning

De Jong

Alistair Browning

Ian Miller

English Guard

Ian Miller

Geoff Clendon

Australian Doctor

Geoff Clendon

Masanori Okada

Japanese Soldier #10

Masanori Okada

Chris Broun

Celliers (12 Years)

Chris Broun

Tamio Ishikura

Prosecutor

Tamio Ishikura

Arthur Ranford

P.O.W. #13

Arthur Ranford

Colin Francis

P.O.W. #6

Colin Francis

Grant Bridger

P.O.W. Officer

Grant Bridger

James Malcolm

Celliers' Brother

James Malcolm

Hisao Takeda

Japanese Soldier #16

Hisao Takeda

Richard Adams

P.O.W. #1

Richard Adams

Hidenobu Togo

Japanese Soldier #17

Hidenobu Togo

Masaki Kusakabe

Japanese Soldier #3

Masaki Kusakabe

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