157 votes ~ IMDB
South Australian Film Corporation
Storyline & Context :
Whether you're discovering it for the first time or rewatching a favorite, Breaker Morant remains a strong pick for anyone who enjoys quality Drama and Historyentertainment."Apowerfultruestoryofbitterrevenge..."—This1980Drama,History,WarproductionfromSouthAustralianFilmCorporationbringsauniqueperspectivetothescreen.DuringtheBoerWar,threeAustralianlieutenantsareontrialforshootingBoerprisoners.Thoughtheyactedunderorders,theyarebeingusedasscapegoatsbytheGeneralStaff,whohopestodistancethemselvesfromtheirregularpracticesofthewar.ThetrialdoesnotprogressassmoothlyasexpectedbytheGeneralStaff,asthedefenceputsupastrongfightinthecourtroom.FeaturingatalentedcastincludingEdwardWoodward,JackThompson,JohnWaters,theprojectdeliversacompellingmovieexperience.
