Breaker Morant(1980)
“A powerful true story of bitter revenge...”
Overview
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.
Director
Bruce Beresford
Studio
South Australian Film Corporation
Budget
$1M
Revenue
$8M
Cast
Edward Woodward
as Harry 'Breaker' Morant
Jack Thompson
as Major J.F. Thomas
John Waters
as Cpt. Alfred Taylor
Bryan Brown
as Lt. Peter Handcock
Charles Tingwell
as Lt. Col. Denny
Terence Donovan
as Cpt. Simon Hunt
Vincent Ball
as Col. Ian (Johnny) Hamilton
Ray Meagher
as Sar. Maj. Drummond
Chris Haywood
as Cpl. Sharp
Russell Kiefel
as Christiaan Botha
Lewis Fitz-Gerald
as Lt. George Witton
Rod Mullinar
as Major Charles Bolton
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1980
Runtime
1h 47m
Language
Afrikaans
Rating
7.1 / 10
Budget
$1M
Box Office
$8M
Production Companies
South Australian Film Corporation
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Breaker Morant?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Breaker Morant (1980).
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 progress as smoothly as expected by the General Staff, as the defence puts up a strong fight in the courtroom.
Who directed Breaker Morant?▼
Breaker Morant was directed by Bruce Beresford and released in 1980. It is a drama, history, war film.
How long is Breaker Morant?▼
Breaker Morant has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
Who stars in Breaker Morant?▼
The cast of Breaker Morant includes Edward Woodward as Harry 'Breaker' Morant, Jack Thompson as Major J.F. Thomas, John Waters as Cpt. Alfred Taylor, Bryan Brown as Lt. Peter Handcock, Charles Tingwell as Lt. Col. Denny and more.
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