Breaker Morant
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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Drama, History, War
1980
107 min
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Movie Info:
- Full Name : Breaker Morant
- Duration : 107 min
- Languages : English, Afrikaans
- Writers : Kenneth G. Ross (play), Jonathan Hardy (screenplay), David Stevens (screenplay), Bruce Beresford (screenplay), Kit Denton (additional material)
- Directors : Bruce Beresford min
- Imdb : 7.9 (9729 votes)
- Tomatoes : 4 (4822 votes)
- Actors : Edward Woodward, Jack Thompson, John Waters, Bryan Brown
Movie Storyline
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.