How long is Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence?

Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence is 2 hr 4 min long.

Who is Maj. Jack "Strafer" Celliers in Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence?

David Bowie plays Maj. Jack "Strafer" Celliers in the film.

What is Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence about?

During World War II, British soldier Jack Celliers (David Bowie) is captured by Japanese forces and held in a prison camp by the honor-bound Capt. Yanoi (Ryuichi Sakamoto). Yanoi and gruff Sgt. Hara (Takeshi) become intrigued with Celliers' open defiance in the face of their staunchly old-world ideas about cowardice and shame. Meanwhile, a translator, Lt. Col. John Lawrence (Tom Conti), attempts to find common ground between British and Japanese beliefs.

Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence

Name: Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence
Genre: Drama Action/Adventure
Released: 1983-08-25
Duration: 124
Rating: 79

R 2 hr 4 min

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence?: Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence is 2 hr 4 min long.

Who directed Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence?: Nagisa Ôshima

Who is Maj. Jack "Strafer" Celliers in Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence?: David Bowie plays Maj. Jack "Strafer" Celliers in the film.

What is Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence about?: During World War II, British soldier Jack Celliers (David Bowie) is captured by Japanese forces and held in a prison camp by the honor-bound Capt. Yanoi (Ryuichi Sakamoto). Yanoi and gruff Sgt. Hara (Takeshi) become intrigued with Celliers' open defiance in the face of their staunchly old-world ideas about cowardice and shame. Meanwhile, a translator, Lt. Col. John Lawrence (Tom Conti), attempts to find common ground between British and Japanese beliefs.