
Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence
Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence is a 1983 war film set in 1942 on the island of Java during World War II. The story revolves around British Major Jack Celliers, the strict Captain Yonoi, Colonel John Lawrence, and Sergeant Hara, depicting a clash of wills between individuals from diverse backgrounds.
ReleasedMay 28, 1983
Box Office$2M
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Top Cast
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David Bowie
Celliers
9.4
2
Tom Conti
Lawrence
2.0
3
Ryuichi Sakamoto
Yonoi
1.1
4
Jack Thompson
Hicksley
1.1
5
Takeshi Kitano
Hara
0.7
6
Richard Adams
P.O.W. #1
0.2
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