

Breaker Morant
1980-06-11 · 107 min · ★ 7.1
During the Boer War, three Australian lieutenants are on trial for shooting Boer prisoners. Though they acted under orders, they are being used as scapegoats by the General Staff, who hopes to distance themselves from the irregular practices of the war. The trial does not progress as smoothly as expected by the General Staff, as the defence puts up a strong fight in the courtroom.
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- Directors
- Bruce Beresford
- Production companies
- South Australian Film Corporation
- Countries
- Australia
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 1,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 8,200,000
Top Cast
Edward WoodwardHarry 'Breaker' Morant
Jack ThompsonMajor J.F. Thomas
John WatersCpt. Alfred Taylor
Bryan BrownLt. Peter Handcock
Charles TingwellLt. Col. Denny
Terence DonovanCpt. Simon Hunt
Vincent BallCol. Ian (Johnny) Hamilton
Ray MeagherSar. Maj. Drummond
Chris HaywoodCpl. Sharp
Russell KiefelChristiaan Botha
Lewis Fitz-GeraldLt. George Witton
Rod MullinarMajor Charles Bolton
Alan CassellLord Kitchener
Rob SteeleCpt. Robertson
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