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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 Ōshima
Production
Recorded Picture Company
Revenue
$2,306,560
Cast

David Bowie
Celliers

Tom Conti
Lawrence

Ryuichi Sakamoto
Yonoi

Takeshi Kitano
Hara

Jack Thompson
Hicksley

Johnny Ohkura
Kanemoto

Alistair Browning
De Jong
J
James Malcolm
Celliers' Brother
C
Chris Broun
Celliers (12 Years)

Yuya Uchida
Commandant of Military Prison









