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.
| Title | Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence |
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| Release Date | 1983-05-28 |
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| Genres | Drama History War |
| Production Companies | Recorded Picture Company, National Film Trustee Company, Antares-Nova, Oshima Productions, Broadbank Investments, Asahi Broadcasting Corporation |
| Production Countries | Japan, New Zealand, United Kingdom |
