Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence
(1983) Java, 1942— A clash of cultures, a test of the human spirit. | Released
Ratings
7.3
7.3
80%
Financials
Revenue: $2,306,560
Budget: $0
Profit: + $2,306,560
Movie Details
Tag Line: Java, 1942— A clash of cultures, a test of the human spirit.
Status: Released
Average Rating: 7
Release Date: May 28, 1983
Rating: R
Run Time: 2h 04m
Original Language: Japanese
Website: -
Production Countries: Japan , New Zealand , United Kingdom
Production Companies: Recorded Picture Company , National Film Trustee Company , Antares-Nova , Oshima Productions , Asahi Broadcasting Company , Broadbank Investments
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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.
Crew
| Department | Role | Name |
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| Production | Producer |
Jeremy Thomas
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| Associate Producer |
Joyce Herlihy
Larry Parr
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| Casting |
Diana Rowan
Takashi Ueno
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| Executive Producer |
Terry Glinwood
Masato Hara
Geoffrey Nethercott
Eiko Ōshima
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| Directing | First Assistant Director |
Lee Tamahori
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| Director |
Nagisa Ōshima
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| Second Assistant Director |
Jonty Barraud
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| Continuity |
Raijin Nakahata
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| Sound | Original Music Composer |
Ryuichi Sakamoto
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| Sound Recordist |
Mike Westgate
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| Sound Effects |
Akira Honma
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| Boom Operator |
Eugene Arts
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| Writing | Screenplay |
Paul Mayersberg
Nagisa Ōshima
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| Novel |
Laurens van der Post
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| Editing | Editor |
Tomoyo Ōshima
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| Art | Art Direction |
Andrew Sanders
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| Property Master |
Shōichi Yasuda
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| Production Design |
Jūshō Toda
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| Set Dresser |
Masaru Arakawa
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| Costume & Make-Up | Wardrobe Supervisor |
Christine West
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| Makeup Supervisor |
Antony Clavet
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| Key Makeup Artist |
Robern Pickering
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| Hairdresser |
Glenis Daly
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| Camera | Director of Photography |
Tōichirō Narushima
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| Camera Operator |
Hiroaki Sugimura
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| Still Photographer |
Ken George
Takashi Ueno
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| Key Grip |
Brian Harris
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| Lighting | Gaffer |
Warren Mearns
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