Breaker Morant

Breaker Morant

7.1 Rating1980-06-11Drama, History, War

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.

Cast

Edward Woodward

Edward Woodward

as Harry 'Breaker' Morant

Jack Thompson

Jack Thompson

as Major J.F. Thomas

John Waters

John Waters

as Cpt. Alfred Taylor

Bryan Brown

Bryan Brown

as Lt. Peter Handcock

Charles Tingwell

Charles Tingwell

as Lt. Col. Denny

Terence Donovan

Terence Donovan

as Cpt. Simon Hunt

Vincent Ball

Vincent Ball

as Col. Ian (Johnny) Hamilton

Ray Meagher

Ray Meagher

as Sar. Maj. Drummond

Chris Haywood

Chris Haywood

as Cpl. Sharp

Russell Kiefel

Russell Kiefel

as Christiaan Botha