Movies
Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence
- May 28, 1983
- 124 min.
- Drama, History, War
- Japan
- New Zealand
- United Kingdom
Japan
New Zealand
United Kingdom
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.
Original title: 戦場のメリークリスマス
1
nomination
100%
winning rate
1
win
British Academy Film Awards #37 - 1984
| Award | People | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Best Original Score | Ryuichi Sakamoto | Winner |
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