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Availability: Special Order - We do not normally keep stock of this title onhand. Once you order it, we will order it from our supplier and ship it out to you. We do not bill you for Special Order items until they ship. You cannot cancel Special Order items after purchase. AKA: Merry Christmas Mister Lawrence Director: Nagisa Oshima Producer: Jeremy Thomas Released: 1983 [Japan] Genre: Drama     Sub-Genre: War Keywords:  Homosexual || Period || Prison / Prisoner

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Plot:	Set in Java at a Japanese POW camp in 1942, a war of wills - and unspoken erotic attraction - unfolds between a rebellious prisoner, David Bowie, and camp commandant Ryuichi Sakomoto, who is impressed by Bowie's defiance.
Overview:	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, David Bowie, 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 (his acting debut, he also contributed 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.
Cast:	David Bowie  ||  Takeshi Kitano  ||  Tom Conti  ||  Ryuichi Sakamoto  ||  Jack Thompson (Click any actor to search for more of their movies!)
Running Time:	118 mins. (approx.)
Languages:	English (Dolby Digital 2.0 - Stereo - Mixed English & Japanese) Japanese (Dolby Digital 2.0 - Stereo - Mixed English & Japanese)
Subtitles:	ENGLISH
Distributor:	Umbrella Aussie DVD  [A Australia-Based Distributor]
Rating:	18+ - This film is unrated, but may only be viewed by persons 18 years of age or older. By purchasing this film, you are agreeing to our MATURE AUDIENCES AGREEMENT.
Features:	Anamorphic Widescreen 1.77:1 Stereo "Making Of" Featurette (30 mins.) Jeremy Thomas Interview Ryuichi Sakamoto Interview Trailers DVD-9