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11/06/1980 Drama, History, War 1h 47m
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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.

  1. Bruce Beresford

    Director

Top billed cast

  1. Edward Woodward

    Harry 'Breaker' Morant

  2. Jack Thompson

    Major J.F. Thomas

  3. John Waters

    Cpt. Alfred Taylor

  4. Bryan Brown

    Lt. Peter Handcock

  5. Charles Tingwell

    Lt. Col. Denny

  6. Terence Donovan

    Cpt. Simon Hunt

  7. Vincent Ball

    Col. Ian (Johnny) Hamilton

  8. Ray Meagher

    Sar. Maj. Drummond

  9. Chris Haywood

    Cpl. Sharp

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Reviews

A review by CinemaSerf
Written by CinemaSerf on 2023-06-07
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 constituted to investigate the activities of three Australian solders and to basically scapegoat them. Only the legal skills of the inexperienced lawyer "Maj. Thomas" (Jack Thompson) can hope...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$1,000,000.00

Revenue
$8,200,000.00

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