Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence
- Sun, Dec 15
Midnite weekend screenings happen on Friday & Saturday nights,. so please be sure to arrive on Friday and/or Saturday night by 11:45pm for seating and the screening will start after midnight.
Director: Nagisa Ōshima Run Time: 124 min. Release Year: 1983 Language: Japanese
Starring: David Bowie, Jack Thompson, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Takeshi Kitano, Tom Conti
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.
Doors Open 30 Minutes Before Showtime.