Told by way of a court retrospective, this film depicts the brutalities of the Boer War between the British Colonial authorities and the immigrant Dutch farmers who just wanted to be left to govern themselves. Though largely suppressed by the overwhelming military force, the Boers did have success with guerrilla tactics that resulted in the pretty brutal skirmishes described here. A court martial has been…
A powerful true story of bitter revenge...
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 Cast
Edward Woodward
Harry 'Breaker' Morant
Jack Thompson
Major J.F. Thomas
John Waters
Cpt. Alfred Taylor
Bryan Brown
Lt. Peter Handcock
Charles Tingwell
Lt. Col. Denny
Terence Donovan
Cpt. Simon Hunt
Vincent Ball
Col. Ian (Johnny) Hamilton
Ray Meagher
Sar. Maj. Drummond
Chris Haywood
Cpl. Sharp
Russell Kiefel
Christiaan Botha
Lewis Fitz-Gerald
Lt. George Witton
Rod Mullinar
Major Charles Bolton
Alan Cassell
Lord Kitchener
Rob Steele
Cpt. Robertson
Chris Smith
Cameron Sargeant
Bruno Knez
Reverend Hesse
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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…
FAQ about Breaker Morant
What is Breaker Morant about?
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…
When was Breaker Morant released?
Breaker Morant was released in 1980.
What genres does Breaker Morant belong to?
Breaker Morant is categorised as Drama, History, War.
Who stars in Breaker Morant?
The cast of Breaker Morant includes Edward Woodward, Jack Thompson, John Waters, Bryan Brown, Charles Tingwell.