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Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence
“Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence,” directed by Nagisa Ōshima, is a poignant war drama set in a Japanese POW camp during World War II, exploring the complex relationships between captors and captives. The film delves into themes of cultural clash, honor, and the human spirit, featuring compelling performances by David Bowie and Ryuichi Sakamoto.
Views: 63
Director: Nagisa Ōshima
Actors: Alistair Browning, Chris Broun, David Bowie, Jack Thompson, James Malcolm, Johnny Ohkura, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Takeshi Kitano, Tom Conti, Yûya Uchida
Country: Australia, Japan, New Zealand, United Kingdom
Company: Antares-Nova, National Film Trustee Company, Recorded Picture Company (RPC)
Awards: Won 1 BAFTA Award, 10 wins & 8 nominations total
Worldwide Gross: $2,307,000
Duration: 2h 3min
Release: 1983
Release Date: 1983-05-28
IMDb: 7.2
TMDB: 7.3
Rotten Tomatoes: 86%
Metacritic: 53
FilmAffinity: 6.8