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Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence is a 1983 war drama adapted from Sir Laurens van der Post’s accounts of his time as a prisoner of war in Java during World War II. The film features an ensemble cast including David Bowie and Ryuichi Sakamoto, who also composed the score and performed its vocal theme. It explores complex relationships within a Japanese POW camp setting.
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Year | 1983 |
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Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence is a 1983 war drama adapted from Sir Laurens van der Post’s accounts of his time as a prisoner of war in Java during World War II. The film features an ensemble cast including David Bowie and Ryuichi Sakamoto, who also composed the score and performed its vocal theme. It explores complex relationships within a Japanese POW camp setting.
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