Breaker Morant

1980, War/History, 1h 47m

24 Reviews 2,500+ Ratings

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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.
  • Rating:
    PG
  • Genre:
    War, History, Drama
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Bruce Beresford
  • Producer:
    Matthew Carroll
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     original
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  • Distributor:
    New World Pictures

Cast & Crew

Edward Woodward
Lt. Harry "Breaker" Morant
Jack Thompson
Maj. J.F. Thomas
Bryan Brown
Lt. Peter Handcock
John Waters
Capt. Alfred Taylor
Rod Mullinar
Maj. Charles Bolton
Lewis Fitz-Gerald
Lt. George Ramsdale Witton
Bud Tingwell
Lt. Col. Denny
Vincent Ball
Col. Ian "Johnny" Hamilton
Frank Wilson
Dr. Johnson
Terence Donovan
Capt. Simon Hunt
Russell Kiefel
Christiaan Botha
Alan Cassell
Lord Horatio Kitchener
Judy Dick
Mrs. Shiels
Barbara West
Mrs. Vanderberg
Bruce Beresford
Director
Matthew Carroll
Producer
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Audience Reviews for Breaker Morant

  • May 18, 2021
    A 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
  • Oct 19, 2012
    Zulu. The Man Who Would Be King. Breaker Morant. I just love jingoism!
    Christian C Super Reviewer
  • Aug 26, 2011
    At 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
  • Jul 13, 2011
    Riveting, 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. 95/100
    Edgar C Super Reviewer
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