Breaker Morant
"A powerful true story of bitter revenge..."
Originally released in 1980. Breaker Morant is a drama/history film. directed by Bruce Beresford.
Starring Edward Woodward, Jack Thompson, and John Waters
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 11, 1980
45 years ago
Runtime
1h 47m
107 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (155 votes)
Budget
$1M
Production budget
Box Office
$8.2M
8.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Australia
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,000,000
- Revenue
- $8,200,000
Production Companies
- South Australian Film Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
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 dist...
Who directed Breaker Morant?
Breaker Morant was directed by Bruce Beresford.
How long is Breaker Morant?
Breaker Morant has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
When was Breaker Morant released?
Breaker Morant was released on June 11, 1980 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Breaker Morant?
The main cast of Breaker Morant includes Edward Woodward, Jack Thompson, John Waters, Bryan Brown, Charles Tingwell.
Is Breaker Morant worth watching?
Breaker Morant has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 155 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.