
Breaker Morant
1980, War/History, 1h 47m
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Movie Info
In South Africa during the Second Boer War, Australian Army Lieutenants Harry "Breaker" Morant (Edward Woodward), Peter Handcock (Bryan Brown) and George Witton (Lewis Fitz-Gerald) stand accused of the murders of six Boer prisoners and the assassination of a German missionary. British Commander-in-Chief Lord Kitchener is determined to see the men found guilty, which he can use as a bargaining chip in an impending peace conference with the Boers.
Cast & Crew
Edward Woodward
Lt. Harry "Breaker" Morant
Lt. Harry "Breaker" Morant
Jack Thompson
Maj. J.F. Thomas
Maj. J.F. Thomas
Bryan Brown
Lt. Peter Handcock
Lt. Peter Handcock
John Waters
Capt. Alfred Taylor
Capt. Alfred Taylor
Rod Mullinar
Maj. Charles Bolton
Maj. Charles Bolton
Lewis Fitz-Gerald
Lt. George Ramsdale Witton
Lt. George Ramsdale Witton
Critic Reviews for Breaker Morant
Audience Reviews for Breaker Morant
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May 18, 2021A surprising courtroom drama that both indulges in the conventions of the genre (i.e. lots of speeches and flashbacks) and finds ways to expand the narrative in appropriate ways to include the world beyond the courtroom.Alec B Super Reviewer
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Oct 19, 2012Zulu. The Man Who Would Be King. Breaker Morant. I just love jingoism!Christian C Super Reviewer
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Aug 26, 2011At the beginning of the 20th century 3 Aussie soldiers are court-martialed for killing 6 Boers in South Africa, only the game is rigged. An ugly tale of military necessities versus political necessities made real by rich performances.Kevin M. W Super Reviewer
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Jul 13, 2011Riveting, and strong as a thunder. Authoritarian figures and the misuse of power will always be problems to deal with as long as more resources are given to the wrong political candidates. The big picture is how many lives have to be sacrificed in order to maintain dignity and honor.... errr, peace. However, that's just the background. The real issue is whether this unjust decisions and stupid "holes" in the law will carry on with even more serious social and political issues in the future. God, how stupid can man be sometimes. 95/100Edgar C Super Reviewer
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