Breaker Morant (1980)

PG06/11/1980Drama, History, War1h 47m
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A powerful true story of bitter revenge...

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

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    Edward Woodward

    Harry 'Breaker' Morant

  2. Cast 1

    Jack Thompson

    Major J.F. Thomas

  3. Cast 1

    John Waters

    Cpt. Alfred Taylor

  4. Cast 1

    Bryan Brown

    Lt. Peter Handcock

  5. Cast 1

    Charles Tingwell

    Lt. Col. Denny

  6. Cast 1

    Terence Donovan

    Cpt. Simon Hunt

  7. Cast 1

    Vincent Ball

    Col. Ian (Johnny) Hamilton

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    Ray Meagher

    Sar. Maj. Drummond

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    Chris Haywood

    Cpl. Sharp

An all time great war movie/court room drama "Breaker Morant" is one of those movies I had placed on a "Really should see this movie one of these days" list. Well, in some ways I'm sorry I waited so long to see this masterpiece and in other ways, the current world situation with "The war on terror" has made this movie even more relevant and topical. The plot of this movie is based on real events that occurred during the Boer War, in South Africa. Three Australian soldiers (well, during the course of this war, Australia had become a nation) are courts martial for the killing of some South...