Movie · 107 min · 15+ · drm, hst, war
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.
Where to watch Breaker Morant
Available on 2 platforms across 1 countries.
Cast
Edward Woodward, Jack Thompson, John Waters, Bryan Brown, Charles Tingwell, Terence Donovan, Vincent Ball, Ray Meagher, Chris Haywood, Russell Kiefel, Lewis Fitz-Gerald, Rod Mullinar, Alan Cassell, Rob Steele, Chris Smith, Bruno Knez, John Pfitzner, Frank Wilson
Crew
Bruce Beresford (director,screenplay), Jonathan Hardy (screenplay), David Stevens (screenplay), Matt Carroll (producer)
Awards
11 wins from 20 nominations.
- AACTA Award for Best Editing 1980 — won
- AACTA Award for Best Cinematography 1980 — won
- AACTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role 1980 — won
- AACTA Award for Best Direction 1980 — won
- AACTA Award for Best Film 1980 — won
- AACTA Award for Best Sound 1980 — won
- Australian Film Institute Award for Best Screenplay 1980 — won
- AACTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role 1980 — won
- AACTA Award for Best Costume Design 1980 — won
- National Board of Review: Top Ten Films — won
- National Board of Review: Top Ten Films — won
- Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay 1981 — nominated
- Australian Film Institute Award for Best Screenplay 1980 — nominated
- AACTA Award for Best Sound 1980 — nominated
- AACTA Award for Best Costume Design 1980 — nominated
- AACTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role 1980 — nominated
- AACTA Award for Best Editing 1980 — nominated
- AACTA Award for Best Cinematography 1980 — nominated
- AACTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role 1980 — nominated
- AACTA Award for Best Film 1980 — nominated