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Feature film — 1980

Breaker Morant (1980)

7.11h 47mDrama — History — War

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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A high-signal pick with 164 votes.

South Australian Film Corporation

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Director: Bruce Beresford

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Cast & crew

Edward Woodward as Harry 'Breaker' Morant

Edward Woodward

Harry 'Breaker' Morant

Jack Thompson as Major J.F. Thomas

Jack Thompson

Major J.F. Thomas

John Waters as Cpt. Alfred Taylor

John Waters

Cpt. Alfred Taylor

Bryan Brown as Lt. Peter Handcock

Bryan Brown

Lt. Peter Handcock

Charles Tingwell as Lt. Col. Denny

Charles Tingwell

Lt. Col. Denny

Terence Donovan as Cpt. Simon Hunt

Terence Donovan

Cpt. Simon Hunt

Vincent Ball as Col. Ian (Johnny) Hamilton

Vincent Ball

Col. Ian (Johnny) Hamilton

Ray Meagher as Sar. Maj. Drummond

Ray Meagher

Sar. Maj. Drummond

Chris Haywood as Cpl. Sharp

Chris Haywood

Cpl. Sharp

Russell Kiefel as Christiaan Botha

Russell Kiefel

Christiaan Botha

Lewis Fitz-Gerald as Lt. George Witton

Lewis Fitz-Gerald

Lt. George Witton

Rod Mullinar as Major Charles Bolton

Rod Mullinar

Major Charles Bolton

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