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Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence

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UK / Japan / New Zealand, 1983, 123 min

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This story unites rock legend Bowie and the inimitable actor-director Takeshi 'Beat' Kitano in an intense social drama set in a Japanese Prisoner of War camp during WWII. When British soldier Jack Celliers arrives at the POW camp in Java starved and tortured, his arrival disrupts the delicate social structure of the camp. (StudioCanal UK)

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Soundtracks

Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence

Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence

Label: Milan Records

Year: 2016

Country: USA

Format: CD, digital

Length: 40:37

Tracklist
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)

Furyo (Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence)

Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Label: Milan

Year: 2015

Country: Germany

Format: CD, digital

Length: 41:23

Notes: Reissue Edition.

Tracklist
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

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.

Tracklist CD 1 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
Tracklist CD 2 Length: 40:09
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)

Furyo (Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence)

Soundtrack from the Original Motion Picture

Label: Milan Records

Year: 1994

Country: France

Format: CD

Length: 40:57

Tracklist
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

Forbidden Colours

Label: Virgin Japan

Year: 1991

Country: Japan

Format: CD

Length: 21:45

Tracklist
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

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

Tracklist
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

Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence

Soundtrack from the Motion Picture

Label: Virgin Records

Year: 1988

Country: UK

Format: CD, LP

Length: 40:57

Tracklist
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

Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence

Soundtrack from the Motion Picture

Label: Virgin

Year: 1985

Country: Australia

Format: CD

Length: 41:00

Tracklist
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

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

Tracklist
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

Furyo

Bande Originale du Film

Label: Virgin

Year: 1984

Country: France

Format: LP

Length: 41:00

Tracklist
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

Coda

Label: London Records

Year: 1983

Country: Japan

Format: LP, CD

Length: 35:22

Notes: Re-recorded piano versions of original soundtrack.

Tracklist
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

Furyo: Forbidden Colours

Theme Principal du Film

Label: Virgin

Year: 1983

Country: France

Format: LP

Length: 09:16

Tracklist
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

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.

Tracklist
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

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

Tracklist
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

Forbidden Colours / The Seed and the Sower

Label: Virgin

Year: 1983

Country: Japan

Format: LP

Length: 09:44

Tracklist
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

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

Tracklist
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

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

Tracklist
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

Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence

Label: Virgin

Year: 1983

Country: UK

Format: LP

Length: 06:27

Tracklist
1. Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence Ryūichi Sakamoto 04:34
2. Sowing The Seed Ryūichi Sakamoto 01:53
Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence

Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence

Soundtrack from the Motion Picture

Label: Virgin

Year: 1983

Country: Germany

Format: LP

Length: 41:00

Tracklist
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