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8.5
Forrest Gump
1994
“Java, 1942 — A clash of cultures, a test of the human spirit.”
Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence (1983)
May 28, 19832h 4mJA
7.3
518 votes
Overview
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.
Director
Nagisa ŌshimaWhere to Watch
Streaming availability for India
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Free
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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
N/A
Revenue
$2.3M
Production Companies
Recorded Picture CompanyNational Film Trustee CompanyAntares-NovaOshima ProductionsBroadbank InvestmentsAsahi Broadcasting Corporation
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User Reviews
CinemaSerf
7.0This offers a really poignant look at what we might describe as mutual insanity. "Maj. Celliers" (David Bowie) is convicted by the occupying Japanese on the island of Java on citing rebellion. With hindsight, perhaps he would rather not have been, but he is spared the firing squad and sent to the POW camp of "Col Yonoi" (Ryuichi Sakamoto) who leaves much of the day to day brutality to his henchman "Sgt. Hara" (Takeshi Kitano). Also interned is "Col. Lawrence" (a strong performance from Tom Conti) who knows a thing or two about the culture of their "hosts" and tries, as best he can, to mediate…
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