Breaker Morant

1980

107 min

7.1

Ends at

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.

Budget

$1,000,000

Genre

Drama, History, War

Director

Bruce Beresford

Country

Australia

Cast & Crew

Edward Woodward

Jack Thompson

John Waters

Bryan Brown

Charles Tingwell

Terence Donovan

Vincent Ball

Ray Meagher

Chris Haywood

Russell Kiefel

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Breaker Morant

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.

  • Edward Woodward

  • Jack Thompson

  • John Waters

  • Bryan Brown

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