| Description |
1 online resource (streaming video file) (123 minutes): .flv file, sound |
| Summary |
This powerful prisoner-of-war drama features a stunning cast - including David Bowie in one of his greatest roles - and is the first English-language film by acclaimed Japanese director Nagisa Oshima (In the Realm of the Senses). Set in Java at a Japanese POW camp in 1942, a war of wills - and unspoken erotic attraction - unfolds between a rebellious prisoner, David Bowie, and camp commandant Ryuichi Sakomoto, who is impressed by Bowie's defiance; while bilingual prisoner Tom Conti (Mr. Lawrence) engages in a more adversarial relationship with sadistic sergeant Takeshi Kitano (Hana Bi), who finally offers Lawrence a sinister 'Christmas' present. Fine performances by Conti, Kitano (his first dramatic role), Sakamoto (his acting debut, he also contributed the memorable score) and Bowie, combined with stunning cinematography and brilliant direction by one of Japan's finest filmmakers, make this a memorable and compelling war drama |
| Notes |
Title from title frames |
| Performer |
David Bowie, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Tom Conti |
| Event |
Originally produced by Umbrella Entertainment in 1983 |
| Notes |
In English,Japanese |
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Streaming video.
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Internet videos.
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Motion pictures.
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War films.
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streaming video.
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Internet videos
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Motion pictures
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Streaming video
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War films
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Streaming video
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| Author |
Bowie, David,
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Conti, Tom,
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Oshima, Nagisa,
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Sakamoto, Ryuichi,
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Kanopy (Firm)
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Umbrella Entertainment (Firm)
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