Breaker Morant
June 11, 1980
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...More
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.
Cast and crew
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Bruce Beresford
Director
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
CS
Chris Smith
Cameron Sargeant
BK
Bruno Knez
Reverend Hesse
JP
John Pfitzner
Boer Leader
Frank Wilson
Dr. Johnson
MP
Michael Procanin
Visser
RB
Ray Ball
Court Reporter
WB
Wayne Bell
Lt. Reed
HC
Halifa Cisse
Black Guide
NC
Norman Currer
Boer Singer
BC
Bridget Cornish
Hunt's Sister
JD
Judy Dick
Mrs. Shiels
Barbara West
Mrs. Vanderberg
RE
Ria Erskine
Boer Girl
IG
Ian Gray
B
SH
Sylvia Horseman
Boer Pianist
DH
Dick Henderson
Cpt. Nicholson
AL
Alan Lovett
Scots Sentry
TM
Trevor Mann
B
JN
Jon Nicholls
Lt. Baxter
PO
Peter Osborn
Minister
RP
Ron Peterson
Feist
DQ
Don Quin
Witton's Father
MR
Maria Reed
Boer Girl
RR
Ron Rodger
English Orderly
NS
Nellie Seidel
Boer Girl
LW
Laurie Walton
Judge Advocate
HB
Hank Bernard
Large Boer
ER
Elspeth Radford
Handcock's Wife