Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence (1983) Original Movie Poster 27x41 Rolled

Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence (1983) Original Movie Poster 27x41 Rolled

"Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence" (1983) is a British-Japanese war drama directed by Nagisa Oshima. The film stars David Bowie as a British POW in a Japanese prison camp during World War II, along with Tom Conti as a fellow prisoner and Ryuichi Sakamoto, who also composed the film's haunting score, as the camp commandant. The story explores themes of cultural clash, honor, and human connection amidst the brutality of war. Bowie's performance, combined with Sakamoto's music and Oshima's direction, gives the film a distinctive and poignant edge.