Directed by:
Nagisa ŌshimaComposer:
Ryūichi SakamotoCast:
David Bowie, Tom Conti, Ryūichi Sakamoto, Jack Thompson, Takeshi Kitano, Takashi Naitō, Hiroshi Mikami, Hideo Murota, 内田裕也, 飯島大介, Kan Mikami, Rokkô TouraPlots(1)
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. 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 Sakamoto, 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. (Umbrella Entertainment)
(more)Soundtracks
Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence
Label: Milan Records
Year: 2016
Country: USA
Format: CD, digital
Length: 40:37
1. | Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 04:36 |
2. | Batavia | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 01:18 |
3. | Germination | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 01:48 |
4. | A Hearty Breakfast | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 01:23 |
5. | Before The War | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 02:15 |
6. | The Seed And The Sower | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 05:02 |
7. | A Brief Encounter | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 02:22 |
8. | "Ride, Ride, Ride (Celliers' Brother's Song)" - Stephen McCurdy | 01:04 | |
9. | The Fight | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 01:35 |
10. | Father Christmas | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 02:08 |
11. | Dismissed | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 00:09 |
12. | Assembly | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 02:17 |
13. | Beyond Reason | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 02:00 |
14. | Sowing The Seed | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 01:55 |
15. | 23rd Psalm | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 01:59 |
16. | Last Regrets | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 01:46 |
17. | "Ride, Ride, Ride (Reprise)" - Stephen McCurdy | 01:06 | |
18. | The Seed | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 01:04 |
19. | "Forbidden Colors" - David Sylvian | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 04:50 |
Furyo (Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence)
Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Label: Milan
Year: 2015
Country: Germany
Format: CD, digital
Length: 41:23
Notes: Reissue Edition.
1. | Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 04:32 |
2. | Batavia | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 01:18 |
3. | Germination | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 01:49 |
4. | A Hearty Breakfast | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 01:23 |
5. | Before The War | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 02:15 |
6. | The Seed And The Sower | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 05:02 |
7. | A Brief Encounter | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 02:22 |
8. | "Ride, Ride, Ride (Celliers' Brother's Song)" - Stephen McCurdy | 01:04 | |
9. | The Fight | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 01:30 |
10. | Father Christmas | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 02:08 |
11. | Dismissed! | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 00:10 |
12. | Assembly | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 02:17 |
13. | Beyond Reason | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 02:01 |
14. | Sowing The Seed | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 01:55 |
15. | 23rd Psalm | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 02:02 |
16. | Last Regrets | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 02:43 |
17. | "Ride, Ride, Ride (Reprise)" - Stephen McCurdy | 01:06 | |
18. | The Seed | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 01:04 |
19. | "Forbidden Colours" - David Sylvian | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 04:42 |
Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence
Music from the Original Soundtrack of the Motion Picture
Label: Virgin
Year: 2013
Country: Japan
Format: LP
Length: 01:21:09
Notes: Remastered and reissue edition on SHM-CD.
1. | Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 04:34 |
2. | Batavia | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 01:18 |
3. | Germination | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 01:47 |
4. | A Hearty Breakfast | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 01:21 |
5. | Before The War | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 02:14 |
6. | The Seed And The Sower | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 05:03 |
7. | A Brief Encounter | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 02:23 |
8. | "Ride, Ride, Ride (Celliers' Brother's Song)" - Stephen McCurdy | 01:03 | |
9. | The Fight | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 01:29 |
10. | Father Christmas | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 02:00 |
11. | Dismissed! | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 00:10 |
12. | Assembly | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 02:16 |
13. | Beyond Reason | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 02:01 |
14. | Sowing The Seed | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 01:53 |
15. | 23rd Psalm | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 02:00 |
16. | Last Regrets | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 02:40 |
17. | "Ride, Ride, Ride (Reprise)" - Stephen McCurdy | 01:04 | |
18. | The Seed | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 01:02 |
19. | "Forbidden Colours" - David Sylvian | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 04:42 |
1. | Batavia (M-3) | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 00:48 |
2. | Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence (M-34) | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 05:34 |
3. | Germination (M-9) | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 01:29 |
4. | Germination ((M-11) | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 01:13 |
5. | The Seed And The Sower (M-16A) | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 00:40 |
6. | M-7 | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 00:24 |
7. | M-10 | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 01:54 |
8. | The Seed And The Sower (M-16) | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 00:40 |
9. | A Brief Encounter (M17) | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 00:29 |
10. | The Fight | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 00:29 |
11. | Last Regrets (M-20 And M-22) | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 01:51 |
12. | Father Christmas (M-23) | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 02:10 |
13. | Before The War | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 00:18 |
14. | M-14 | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 00:19 |
15. | Dissmissed! | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 00:27 |
16. | Beyond Reason (M-26 To M-27 Take2) | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 02:04 |
17. | M-29 | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 00:30 |
18. | The Seed (M-29) | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 00:37 |
19. | The Seed (M-33) | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 01:07 |
20. | Last Regrets (Take2) | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 02:11 |
21. | M-28A Take2 | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 00:44 |
22. | M-1 Free Time | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 03:05 |
23. | "23rd Psalm (M-30 Take2 Inst)" - Traditional | 02:06 | |
24. | M-13 | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 03:08 |
25. | "Ride Ride Ride (M-18 Inst)" - Stephen McCurdy | 01:09 | |
26. | Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence (Theme Five Time Take1) | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 04:43 |
Furyo (Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence)
Soundtrack from the Original Motion Picture
Label: Milan Records
Year: 1994
Country: France
Format: CD
Length: 40:57
1. | Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 04:34 |
2. | Batavia | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 01:18 |
3. | Germination | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 01:47 |
4. | A Hearty Breakfast | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 01:21 |
5. | Before The War | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 02:14 |
6. | The Seed And The Sower | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 05:00 |
7. | A Brief Encounter | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 02:23 |
8. | "Ride, Ride, Ride (Celliers' Brother's Song)" - Stephen McCurdy | 01:03 | |
9. | The Fight | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 01:29 |
10. | Father Christmas | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 02:00 |
11. | Dismissed | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 00:10 |
12. | Assembly | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 02:16 |
13. | Beyond Reason | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 02:01 |
14. | Sowing The Seed | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 01:53 |
15. | 23rd Psalm | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 02:00 |
16. | Last Regrets | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 02:40 |
17. | "Ride, Ride, Ride (Reprise)" - Stephen McCurdy | 01:04 | |
18. | The Seed | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 01:02 |
19. | "Forbidden Colours" - David Sylvian | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 04:42 |
Forbidden Colours
Label: Virgin Japan
Year: 1991
Country: Japan
Format: CD
Length: 21:45
1. | "Forbidden Colours" - David Sylvian | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 04:41 |
2. | NOT FROM FILM: Bamboo Houses | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 05:26 |
3. | NOT FROM FILM: Bamboo Music | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 05:39 |
4. | "Forbidden Colours - Version II" - David Sylvian | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 05:59 |
Forbidden Colours
Vocal Version of the Theme from the Film "Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence"
Label: Virgin
Year: 1988
Country: UK
Format: CD
Length: 15:46
1. | "Forbidden Colours" - David Sylvian | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 04:42 |
2. | NOT FROM FILM: Bamboo Houses | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 05:26 |
3. | NOT FROM FILM: Bamboo Music | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 05:38 |
Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence
Soundtrack from the Motion Picture
Label: Virgin Records
Year: 1988
Country: UK
Format: CD, LP
Length: 40:57
1. | SIDE A: Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 04:34 |
2. | Batavia | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 01:18 |
3. | Germination | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 01:47 |
4. | A Hearty Breakfast | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 01:21 |
5. | Before The War | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 02:14 |
6. | The Seed And The Sower | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 05:00 |
7. | A Brief Encounter | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 02:23 |
8. | "Ride, Ride, Ride (Celliers' Brother's Song)" - Stephen McCurdy | 01:03 | |
9. | The Fight | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 01:29 |
10. | SIDE B: Father Christmas | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 02:00 |
11. | Dismissed | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 00:10 |
12. | Assembly | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 02:16 |
13. | Beyond Reason | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 02:01 |
14. | Sowing The Seed | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 01:53 |
15. | 23rd Psalm | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 02:00 |
16. | Last Regrets | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 02:40 |
17. | "Ride, Ride, Ride (Reprise)" - Stephen McCurdy | 01:04 | |
18. | The Seed | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 01:02 |
19. | "Forbidden Colours" - David Sylvian | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 04:42 |
Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence
Soundtrack from the Motion Picture
Label: Virgin
Year: 1985
Country: Australia
Format: CD
Length: 41:00
1. | Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 04:34 |
2. | Batavia | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 01:18 |
3. | Germination | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 01:47 |
4. | A Hearty Breakfast | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 01:21 |
5. | Before The War | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 02:14 |
6. | The Seed And The Sower | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 05:03 |
7. | A Brief Encounter | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 02:23 |
8. | "Ride, Ride, Ride (Celliers' Brother's Song)" - Stephen McCurdy | 01:03 | |
9. | The Fight | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 01:29 |
10. | Father Christmas | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 02:00 |
11. | Dismissed! | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 00:10 |
12. | Assembly | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 02:16 |
13. | Beyond Reason | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 02:01 |
14. | Sowing The Seed | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 01:53 |
15. | 23rd Psalm | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 02:00 |
16. | Last Regrets | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 02:40 |
17. | "Ride, Ride, Ride (Reprise)" - Stephen McCurdy | 01:04 | |
18. | The Seed | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 01:02 |
19. | "Forbidden Colours" - David Sylvian | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 04:42 |
Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence
Music from the Original Soundtrack of the Motion Picture
Label: London Records
Year: 1985
Country: Japan
Format: CD
Length: 41:00
1. | Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 04:34 |
2. | Batavia | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 01:18 |
3. | Germination | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 01:47 |
4. | A Hearty Breakfast | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 01:21 |
5. | Before The War | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 02:14 |
6. | The Seed And The Sower | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 05:03 |
7. | A Brief Encounter | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 02:23 |
8. | "Ride, Ride, Ride (Celliers' Brother's Song)" - Stephen McCurdy | 01:03 | |
9. | The Fight | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 01:29 |
10. | Father Christmas | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 02:00 |
11. | Dismissed! | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 00:10 |
12. | Assembly | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 02:16 |
13. | Beyond Reason | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 02:01 |
14. | Sowing The Seed | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 01:53 |
15. | 23rd Psalm | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 02:00 |
16. | Last Regrets | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 02:40 |
17. | "Ride, Ride, Ride (Reprise)" - Stephen McCurdy | 01:04 | |
18. | The Seed | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 01:02 |
19. | "Forbidden Colours" - David Sylvian | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 04:42 |
Furyo
Bande Originale du Film
Label: Virgin
Year: 1984
Country: France
Format: LP
Length: 41:00
1. | SIDE A: Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 04:34 |
2. | Batavia | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 01:18 |
3. | Germination | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 01:47 |
4. | A Hearty Breakfast | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 01:21 |
5. | Before The War | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 02:14 |
6. | The Seed And The Sower | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 05:03 |
7. | A Brief Encounter | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 02:23 |
8. | "Ride, Ride, Ride (Celliers' Brother's Song)" - Stephen McCurdy | 01:03 | |
9. | The Fight | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 01:29 |
10. | SIDE B: Father Christmas | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 02:00 |
11. | Dismissed! | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 00:10 |
12. | Assembly | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 02:16 |
13. | Beyond Reason | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 02:01 |
14. | Sowing The Seed | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 01:53 |
15. | 23rd Psalm | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 02:00 |
16. | Last Regrets | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 02:40 |
17. | "Ride, Ride, Ride (Reprise)" - Stephen McCurdy | 01:04 | |
18. | The Seed | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 01:02 |
19. | "Forbidden Colours" - David Sylvian | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 04:42 |
Coda
Label: London Records
Year: 1983
Country: Japan
Format: LP, CD
Length: 35:22
Notes: Re-recorded piano versions of original soundtrack.
1. | Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 04:45 |
2. | Batavia | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 00:48 |
3. | Germination | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 02:08 |
4. | A Hearty Breakfast | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 01:14 |
5. | Before The War | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 01:42 |
6. | The Seed And The Sower | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 03:51 |
7. | A Brief Encounter | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 02:20 |
8. | Ride Ride Ride | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 00:59 |
9. | The Fight | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 01:19 |
10. | Dismissed! / Assembly | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 01:48 |
11. | Beyond Reason | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 01:23 |
12. | Sowing The Seed | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 01:28 |
13. | Last Regrets | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 02:03 |
14. | The Seed | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 01:06 |
15. | NOT IN FILM: Japan | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 03:00 |
16. | NOT IN FILM: Coda | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 05:28 |
Furyo: Forbidden Colours
Theme Principal du Film
Label: Virgin
Year: 1983
Country: France
Format: LP
Length: 09:16
1. | SIDE A: Forbidden Colours (Version Instrumentale) | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 04:34 |
2. | SIDE B: "Forbidden Colours (Version Chantée)" - David Sylvian | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 04:42 |
Forbidden Colours
Vocal Version of the Theme from the Film "Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence"
Label: Virgin
Year: 1983
Country: UK
Format: LP
Length: 09:42
Notes: Pressed on picture disc.
1. | SIDE A: "Forbidden Colours" - David Sylvian | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 04:42 |
2. | SIDE B: The Seed And The Sower | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 05:00 |
Forbidden Colours
Vocal Version of the Theme from the Film "Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence"
Label: Virgin
Year: 1983
Country: UK
Format: LP
Length: 12:22
1. | SIDE A: "Forbidden Colours (Vocal Version)" - David Sylvian | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 04:42 |
2. | SIDE B: The Seed And The Sower | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 05:00 |
3. | Last Regrets | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 02:40 |
Forbidden Colours / The Seed and the Sower
Label: Virgin
Year: 1983
Country: Japan
Format: LP
Length: 09:44
1. | SIDE A: "Forbidden Colours (Vocal)" - David Sylvian | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 04:43 |
2. | SIDE B: The Seed And The Sower | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 05:01 |
Forbidden Colours
Vocal Version of the Theme from the Film "Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence"
Label: Virgin
Year: 1983
Country: UK
Format: LP
Length: 09:42
1. | SIDE A: "Forbidden Colours (Vocal)" - David Sylvian | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 04:42 |
2. | SIDE B: The Seed And The Sower | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 05:00 |
Forbidden Colours
Vocal Version of the Theme from the Film "Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence"
Label: Virgin
Year: 1983
Country: Germany
Format: LP
Length: 09:16
1. | SIDE A: "Forbidden Colours (Vocal)" - David Sylvian | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 04:42 |
2. | SIDE B: Forbidden Colours (Instrumental) | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 04:34 |
Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence
Label: Virgin
Year: 1983
Country: UK
Format: LP
Length: 06:27
1. | Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 04:34 |
2. | Sowing The Seed | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 01:53 |
Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence
Soundtrack from the Motion Picture
Label: Virgin
Year: 1983
Country: Germany
Format: LP
Length: 41:00
1. | SIDE A: Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 04:34 |
2. | Batavia | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 01:18 |
3. | Germination | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 01:47 |
4. | A Hearty Breakfast | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 01:21 |
5. | Before The War | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 02:14 |
6. | The Seed And The Sower | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 05:03 |
7. | A Brief Encounter | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 02:23 |
8. | "Ride, Ride, Ride (Celliers' Brother's Song)" - Stephen McCurdy | 01:03 | |
9. | The Fight | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 01:29 |
10. | SIDE B: Father Christmas | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 02:00 |
11. | Dismissed! | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 00:10 |
12. | Assembly | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 02:16 |
13. | Beyond Reason | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 02:01 |
14. | Sowing The Seed | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 01:53 |
15. | 23rd Psalm | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 02:00 |
16. | Last Regrets | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 02:40 |
17. | "Ride, Ride, Ride (Reprise)" - Stephen McCurdy | 01:04 | |
18. | The Seed | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 01:02 |
19. | "Forbidden Colours" - David Sylvian | Ryūichi Sakamoto | 04:42 |