Breaker Morant

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1980-07-03

Languages:

English, Afrikaans

Countries:

Australia

Runtime:

107 min

Rated:

PG

IMDB Ratings:

7.9 (9729 Reviews)

Director:

Bruce Beresford

Genres:

Drama History War

Cast:

Edward Woodward Jack Thompson John Waters Bryan Brown

Writer:

Kenneth G. Ross (play)

Jonathan Hardy (screenplay)

David Stevens (screenplay)

Bruce Beresford (screenplay)

Kit Denton (additional material)

Fullplot:

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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