The Cowra Breakout
In August 1944, 1104 Japanese prisoners of war at the Australian POW camp at Cowra stage a mass breakout. Four guards are killed in the escape, and 231 prisoners die by wounds sustained or suicide, while 334 prisoners are recaptured over the subsequent nine days.
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The Cowra Breakout
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jul 1, 1984
Runtime
4h 10m
Genres
War, Drama, Action, TV Movie
User Score
45%
Original Title
The Cowra Breakout
Director
Phillip Noyce
Description
In August 1944, 1104 Japanese prisoners of war at the Australian POW camp at Cowra stage a mass breakout. Four guards are killed in the escape, and 231 prisoners die by wounds sustained or suicide, while 334 prisoners are recaptured over the subsequent nine days.