Breaker Morant
1980 · TMDB 7.1
Directed by Bruce Beresford
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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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...
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- Runtime
- 107 min
- Released
- 1980-06-11
- Studio
- South Australian Film Corporation
- Country
- Australia
- Language
- Afrikaans
- TMDB score
- 7.1
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Key contributors
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Bruce Beresford
Director
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Jonathan Hardy
Writer
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David Stevens
Writer
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Edward Woodward
Harry 'Breaker' Morant
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Jack Thompson
Major J.F. Thomas
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John Waters
Cpt. Alfred Taylor
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Bryan Brown
Lt. Peter Handcock
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Charles Tingwell
Lt. Col. Denny
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Terence Donovan
Cpt. Simon Hunt
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Vincent Ball
Col. Ian (Johnny) Hamilton
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Ray Meagher
Sar. Maj. Drummond