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Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence

Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence

May 28, 1983
124 min
DramaHistoryWar
7.3/ 10
497 votes

Overview

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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TMDB
7.3/10
497 votes
IMDB
7.2/10
21,656 votes
Rotten Tomatoes
86%
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53/100
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Box Office$2,306,560Worldwide gross
US Box Office$2,306,560Domestic earnings

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Won 1 BAFTA Award10 wins & 8 nominations total

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

Status

Released

Original Language

ja

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Revenue

$2,306,560

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Recorded Picture CompanyNational Film Trustee CompanyAntares-NovaOshima ProductionsBroadbank InvestmentsAsahi Broadcasting Corporation

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