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Synopsis
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.
Ratings
| Source | Rating | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| IMDb | 7.2/10 | 42% |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 86% | 21% |
| Metacritic | 53/100 | 21% |
| TMDB | 7.3/10555 votes | 16% |
| Balasaur Score | 71 | 100% |
Key crew
- Nagisa ŌshimaDirector, Screenplay
- Ryuichi SakamotoOriginal Music Composer
- Paul MayersbergScreenplay
Cast
- David BowieCelliers
- Tom ContiLawrence
- Ryuichi SakamotoYonoi
- Takeshi KitanoHara
- Jack ThompsonHicksley
- Johnny OhkuraKanemoto
- Alistair BrowningDe Jong
- James MalcolmCelliers' Brother
- Chris BrounCelliers (12 Years)
- Yuya UchidaCommandant of Military Prison
- Ryūnosuke KanedaPresident of the Court
- Takashi NaitoLieutenant Iwata
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