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Screenplay Bruce Beresford, Jonathan Hardy, David Stevens
Director Bruce Beresford

Breaker Morant

Tagline: A powerful true story of bitter revenge...

Release Date: 1980-06-11

Duration: 107 minutes

Synopsis

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.

Casting

  • Jack Thompson
    Major J.F. Thomas
  • Bryan Brown
    Lt. Peter Handcock
  • Edward Woodward
    Harry 'Breaker' Morant
  • Lewis Fitz-Gerald
    Lt. George Witton
  • Vincent Ball
    Col. Ian (Johnny) Hamilton
  • Chris Haywood
    Cpl. Sharp
  • Terence Donovan
    Cpt. Simon Hunt
  • John Waters
    Cpt. Alfred Taylor
  • Barbara West
    Mrs. Vanderberg
  • Charles Tingwell
    Lt. Col. Denny