Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence Cast
The cast of Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence including popularity data. Data for May 14, 2025.
David Bowie
as Celliers

David Bowie portrays Celliers, a British prisoner of war known for his defiance and honor.

#1
Most popular actor on Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence
9,773 Wikipedia views yesterday
Tom Conti
as Lawrence

Tom Conti plays Lawrence, a compassionate prisoner who tries to bridge the cultural gaps between his fellow prisoners and their Japanese captors.

#2
Most popular actor on Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence
803 Wikipedia views yesterday
Ryuichi Sakamoto
as Yonoi

Ryuichi Sakamoto takes on the role of Yonoi, a strict and disciplined Japanese camp commander who struggles with his own internal conflicts.

Takeshi Kitano
as Hara

Takeshi Kitano embodies the character of Hara, a ruthless and enigmatic sergeant in the Japanese army.

Jack Thompson
as Hicksley

Jack Thompson portrays Hicksley, a British officer who faces the challenges of captivity with a sense of humor and resilience.

Johnny Ohkura
as Kanemoto

Johnny Ohkura plays Kanemoto, a Japanese soldier who grapples with the moral complexities of war and loyalty.

Alistair Browning
as De Jong

Alistair Browning takes on the role of De Jong, a fellow prisoner who forms a bond with Lawrence and Celliers.

#3
Most popular actor on Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence
27 Wikipedia views yesterday
James Malcolm
as Celliers' Brother

James Malcolm appears as Celliers' Brother, a character who reflects on his relationship with his brother in the midst of the war.

Chris Broun
as Celliers (12 Years)

Chris Broun portrays Celliers (12 Years), providing a glimpse into the past of Celliers before his internment in the camp.

Yuya Uchida
as Commandant of Military Prison

Yuya Uchida embodies the Commandant of the Military Prison, a figure of authority with his own personal struggles and conflicts.

Ryūnosuke Kaneda
as President of the Court

Ryūnosuke Kaneda plays the President of the Court, overseeing the trials and judgments within the camp.

Takashi Naito
as Lieutenant Iwata

Takashi Naito portrays Lieutenant Iwata, a Japanese officer torn between his duty and his personal beliefs in the midst of war.

Tamio Ishikura
as Prosecutor
Rokkō Toura
as Interpreter
Kan Mikami
as Lieutenant Itō
Yūji Honma
as PFC Yajima
Daisuke Iijima
as Corporal Ueki
Hideo Murota
as New Commandant of Camp
Barry Dorking
as Chief Doctor
Geoff Clendon
as Australian Doctor
Grant Bridger
as P.O.W. Officer
Richard Adams
as P.O.W. #1
Geoff Allen
as P.O.W. #2
Michael Baxter-Lax
as P.O.W. #3
Mark Berg
as P.O.W. #4
Marcus Campbell
as P.O.W. #5
Colin Francis
as P.O.W. #6
Richard Hensby
as P.O.W. #7
Richard Hoare
as P.O.W. #8
Martin Ibbertson
as P.O.W. #9
Rob Jayne
as P.O.W. #10
Richard Mills
as P.O.W. #11
Mark Penrose
as P.O.W. #12
Arthur Ranford
as P.O.W. #13
Steve Smith
as P.O.W. #14
Stephen Taylor
as P.O.W. #15
Richard Zimmerman
as P.O.W. #16
Ian Miller
as English Guard
Don Stevens
as Pastor
Yōichi Iijima
as Japanese Soldier #1
Satoshi Itō
as Japanese Soldier #2
Masaki Kusakabe
as Japanese Soldier #3
Kunihide Kuruma
as Japanese Soldier #4
Hiroshi Mikami
as Japanese Soldier #5
Akihiro Masuda
as Japanese Soldier #6
Tokuhisa Masuda
as Japanese Soldier #7
Takeshi Nagasawa
as Japanese Soldier #8
Takashi Odashima
as Japanese Soldier #9
Masanori Okada
as Japanese Soldier #10
Shoetsu Sato
as Japanese Soldier #11
Rintaro Shibata
as Japanese Soldier #12
Masamichi Shibasaki
as Japanese Soldier #13
Kaname Shimura
as Japanese Soldier #14
Kenzo Shirahama
as Japanese Soldier #15
Hisao Takeda
as Japanese Soldier #16
Hidenobu Togo
as Japanese Soldier #17
Atsuo Yamashita
as Japanese Soldier #18
Heiwa Yoshihara
as Japanese Soldier #19
Takeshi Yū
as Japanese Soldier #20
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