Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence

Author

Tom Conti

Call Number

• DVD DRAMA (CEN)

Edition

Widescreen version.

Languages

English or Japanese dialogue; English subtitles.

Performers

Tom Conti, David Bowie, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Takeshi Kitano, Jack Thompson.

Publication Information

[United States] : The Criterion Collection, [2010]

Physical Description

2 videodiscs (123 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet.

Audience

MPAA rating: R.

Summary

Based on a true story of author Laurens van der Post's experiences as a WWII prisoner of war.

Notes

Originally produced as a motion picture in 1983.

Bonus features include a featurette, interviews, documentary, and an essay by film writer Chuck Stephens.