Breaker Morant (1980)
A powerful true story of bitter revenge...
Starring Edward Woodward, Jack Thompson, John Waters
Directed by Bruce Beresford
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.
Runtime: 107 min.
Rating: 7.3
 
Languages: Afrikaans,English
Countries: Australia
Genres: Drama,History,War
Keywords: war crimes,writing,mythology,australian,south africa,military court,military service,based on a true story,trial,court martial,boer war,early 1900s,based on play
Cast
Lt. Harry 'Breaker' Morant
Major J.F. Thomas
Captain Alfred Taylor
Lt. Peter Handcock
Lt. Col. Denny
Captain Simon Hunt
Col. Ian 'Johnny' Hamilton
Sargeant Major Drummond
Corporal Sharp
Christiaan Botha
Lt. George Ramsdale Witton
Major Charles Bolton
Lord Horatio Kitchener
Captain Robertson
Sargeant Cameron
Reverend H.V.C. Hess
Boer Leader
Dr. Johnson
Visser
Court Reporter
Lt. Reed
Black Guide
Boer Singer
Hunt's Sister
Mrs. Shiels
Mrs. Vanderberg
Boer Girl
B/M Thomas
Boer Pianist
Captain Nicholson
Scots Sentry
B/M Little
Lt. Baxter
Minister
Feist
Witton's Father
Boer Girl
English Orderly
Boer Girl
Judge Advocate
Large Boer
Handcock's Wife