Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence

1983 R 2h 3m Blu-ray / DVD

Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence

1983 R 2h 3m Blu-ray / DVD
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Set in a prisoner-of-war camp during World War II, this drama from director Nagisa Ôshima examines the unlikely relationship between British prisoner Maj. Celliers (David Bowie) and the camp's Japanese commandant Capt. Yonoi (Ryuichi Sakamoto). As Yonoi develops an obsession with Celliers, Allied captive Col. Lawrence (Tom Conti) works with chief guard Sgt. Hara (Takeshi "Beat" Kitano) to protect the POWs from rape and other abuses.
Cast
David Bowie, Tom Conti, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Takeshi Kitano, Jack Thompson, Johnny Okura, Alistair Browning
Director
Nagisa Ôshima
Format
Blu-ray• DVD
Screen
Widescreen 1.78:1
Subtitles
English
CC
No
Audio
Japanese: Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo, English: Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
Screen
Widescreen 1.78:1
Subtitles
English
CC
No
Audio
English: DTS-HD Master Audio, Japanese: DTS-HD Master Audio
Rating
R - Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them. R - Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

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