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.
Breaker Morant
“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.
Director
Bruce Beresford
Budget
1.0M
Revenue
8.2M
Status
Released
Production
South Australian Film Corporation
Cast
Edward Woodward
Harry 'Breaker' Morant
Jack Thompson
Major J.F. Thomas
John Waters
Cpt. Alfred Taylor
Bryan Brown
Lt. Peter Handcock
Charles Tingwell
Lt. Col. Denny
Terence Donovan
Cpt. Simon Hunt
Vincent Ball
Col. Ian (Johnny) Hamilton
Ray Meagher
Sar. Maj. Drummond
Chris Haywood
Cpl. Sharp
Russell Kiefel
Christiaan Botha
Lewis Fitz-Gerald
Lt. George Witton
Rod Mullinar
Major Charles Bolton
Alan Cassell
Lord Kitchener
Rob Steele
Cpt. Robertson
Chris Smith
Cameron Sargeant
Bruno Knez
Reverend Hesse
John Pfitzner
Boer Leader
Frank Wilson
Dr. Johnson
Michael Procanin
Visser
Ray Ball
Court Reporter
Wayne Bell
Lt. Reed
Halifa Cisse
Black Guide
Norman Currer
Boer Singer
Bridget Cornish
Hunt's Sister
Judy Dick
Mrs. Shiels
Barbara West
Mrs. Vanderberg
Ria Erskine
Boer Girl
Ian Gray
B/M Thomas
Sylvia Horseman
Boer Pianist
Dick Henderson
Cpt. Nicholson
Alan Lovett
Scots Sentry
Trevor Mann
B/M Little
Jon Nicholls
Lt. Baxter
Peter Osborn
Minister
Ron Peterson
Feist
Don Quin
Witton's Father
Maria Reed
Boer Girl
Ron Rodger
English Orderly
Nellie Seidel
Boer Girl
Laurie Walton
Judge Advocate
Hank Bernard
Large Boer
Elspeth Radford
Handcock's Wife
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