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Breaker Morant

Original title: 'Breaker' Morant
  • 1980
  • PG
  • 1h 47m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
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Breaker Morant (1980)
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Period DramaPrison DramaDramaHistoryWar

Three Australian lieutenants are court martialed for executing prisoners as a way of deflecting attention from war crimes committed by their superior officers.Three Australian lieutenants are court martialed for executing prisoners as a way of deflecting attention from war crimes committed by their superior officers.Three Australian lieutenants are court martialed for executing prisoners as a way of deflecting attention from war crimes committed by their superior officers.

  • Director
    • Bruce Beresford
  • Writers
    • Jonathan Hardy
    • David Stevens
    • Bruce Beresford
  • Stars
    • Edward Woodward
    • Jack Thompson
    • John Waters
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.8/10
    16K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Bruce Beresford
    • Writers
      • Jonathan Hardy
      • David Stevens
      • Bruce Beresford
    • Stars
      • Edward Woodward
      • Jack Thompson
      • John Waters
    • 119User reviews
    • 69Critic reviews
    • 73Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 13 wins & 8 nominations total

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    Top Cast42

    Edward Woodward
    Edward Woodward
    • Harry 'Breaker' Morant
    Jack Thompson
    Jack Thompson
    • Major J.F. Thomas
    John Waters
    John Waters
    • Cpt. Alfred Taylor
    Bryan Brown
    Bryan Brown
    • Lt. Peter Handcock
    Charles 'Bud' Tingwell
    Charles 'Bud' Tingwell
    • Lt. Col. Denny
    • (as Charles Tingwell)
    Terence Donovan
    Terence Donovan
    • Cpt. Simon Hunt
    Vincent Ball
    Vincent Ball
    • Col. Ian (Johnny) Hamilton
    Ray Meagher
    Ray Meagher
    • Sar. Maj. Drummond
    Chris Haywood
    Chris Haywood
    • Cpl. Sharp
    Russell Kiefel
    Russell Kiefel
    • Christiaan Botha
    Lewis Fitz-Gerald
    Lewis Fitz-Gerald
    • Lt. George Witton
    Rod Mullinar
    Rod Mullinar
    • Major Charles Bolton
    Alan Cassell
    • Lord Kitchener
    Rob Steele
    Rob Steele
    • Cpt. Robertson
    Chris Smith
    • Cameron Sergeant
    Bruno Knez
    Bruno Knez
    • Rev. Hesse
    John Pfitzner
    • Boer Leader
    Frank Wilson
    Frank Wilson
    • Dr. Johnson
    • Director
      • Bruce Beresford
    • Writers
      • Jonathan Hardy
      • David Stevens
      • Bruce Beresford
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews119

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      "We shot them under Rule 303" is a reference to the.0.303 inch (7.7 millimetre) cartridge used in British Army rifles.
    • Goofs
      The band plays an excerpt from Franz Lehár's The Merry Widow, which premiered three years after the trial took place.
    • Quotes
      • [last lines]
      • Harry Morant: Shoot straight, you bastards. - Don't make a mess of it!
    • Crazy credits
      Introducing Lewis Fitz-Gerald as George Witton.
    • Connections
      Featured in Sneak Previews: Hardly Working/The Howling/'Breaker' Morant/Mon Oncle D'Amerique/Caveman (1981)
    • Soundtracks
      At Last
      Traditional tune
      Arranged by Jack Grimsley (uncredited)
      Lyrics by H.H. Morant
      Performed by Edward Woodward

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    FAQ5

    • What was the background to the Boer War?
    • What course did the Boer War take?
    • Who were the "Bushveldt Carbineers"?

    Details

    • Release date
      • July 3, 1980 (Australia)
    • Country of origin
      • Australia
    • Official site
      • Criterion Collection
    • Languages
      • English
      • Afrikaans
    • Also known as
      • 'Breaker' Morant
    • Filming locations
      • Cactus Farm, Burra, South Australia, Australia(deserted farmhouse, Boer attack)
    • Production companies
      • The South Australian Film Corporation
      • The Australian Film Commission
      • Seven Network
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    Box office

    • Budget
      • A$800,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $948
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 47m(107 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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