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Breaker Morant

Breaker Morant

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Status

Released

Release Date

Jun 11, 1980

Runtime

1h 47m

Genres

Drama, History, War

User Score

71%

Original Title

Breaker Morant

Production Companies

South Australian Film Corporation

Director

Bruce Beresford

Budget

$1,000,000

Revenue

$8,200,000

Description

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.