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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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- Where can I watch Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence online?
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- When did Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence come out?
- Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence was released in 1983.
- What genre is Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence?
- Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence is a drama, history, and war film.
- How long is Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence?
- Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence runs about 2h 4m (124 minutes).
- Who stars in Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence?
- Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence stars David Bowie, Tom Conti, Ryuichi Sakamoto, and Takeshi Kitano.
- How is Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence rated?
- Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence currently scores 7.3 out of 10 based on aggregated viewer ratings.
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