‘Breaker’ Morant (original title)
Three Australian lieutenants are court martialled for executing prisoners as a way of deflecting attention from war crimes committed by their superior officers. (107 mins.)
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Rating: 7.8/10 (11,426 votes) Director: Bruce Beresford Writer: Jonathan Hardy (screenplay by), David Stevens (screenplay by), Bruce Beresford (screenplay by), Harold Lander (story editor), Kenneth G. Ross (adapted from the play "'Breaker' Morant" by), Kit Denton (additional material from "The Breaker" by) Stars: Edward Woodward, Jack Thompson, John Waters, Bryan Brown Runtime: 107 min Rated: PG Genre: Drama, History, War Released: 03 Jul 1980 |
| Plot: 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. | |
