Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence
1983
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Synopsis
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.
Key facts
Original language
English, Japanese
Production companies
Recorded Picture Company
Based on
The Night of the New Moon
Setting
Java
Filming locations
Auckland, Rarotonga
Trailer
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Festival History
- Festival du Nouveau Cinéma 2026 - Histories of Cinema
Soundtracks
| Vinyl LP | Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence = 戦場のメリー・クリスマス オリジナルサウンドトラック - Ryuichi Sakamoto, Stephen McCurdy, Traditional (1983) | 35 releases, 1983-2024: London Records, MCA Records, Midi Inc., Milan (+2 more) |
| 7" vinyl | Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence (1983) | 6 releases, 1983: Virgin |
| CD | Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence = 戦場のメリー・クリスマス オリジナルサウンドトラック - Ryuichi Sakamoto, Stephen McCurdy, Traditional (1983) | 28 releases, 1985-2022: Europe 1, Midi Inc., Milan, School (+2 more) |
| Cassette | Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence = 戦場のメリー・クリスマス オリジナルサウンドトラック - Ryuichi Sakamoto, Stephen McCurdy, Traditional (1983) | 24 releases, 1983-1994: Foot Print, London Records, MCA Records, Midi Inc. (+4 more) |
