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Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence

Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence

by Nagisa OshimaJack Thompson Ryuichi Sakamoto and others
Blu-ray
Publication Date: 05/05/2011

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This powerful prisoner-of-war drama features a stunning cast - including David Bowie in one of his greatest roles - and is the first English-language film by acclaimed Japanese director Nagisa Oshima (In the Realm of the Senses). Set in Java at a Japanese POW camp in 1942 a war of wills - and unspoken erotic attraction - unfolds between a rebellious prisoner and camp commandant (Ryuichi Sakomoto) who is impressed by Bowie's defiance while bilingual prisoner Tom Conti (Mr. Lawrence) engages in a more adversarial relationship with sadistic sergeant Takeshi Kitano (Hana Bi) who finally offers Lawrence a sinister 'Christmas' present. Fine performances by Conti Kitano (his first dramatic role) Sakamoto (also contributing the memorable score) and Bowie combined with stunning cinematography and brilliant direction by one of Japan's finest filmmakers make this a memorable and compelling war drama.
ISBN:
9344256001765
9344256001765
Genre:
War
Format:
Blu-ray
Region:
B More ...
Running time:
118
No. Discs:
1
Publication Date:
05-05-2011
Language:
English, Japanese
Publisher:
Umbrella Entertainment Pty Ltd
Country of origin:
UK
Year of production:
1983

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