Breaker Morant (1980)
'Breaker' Morant (original title)Reference View | Change View
- PG
- 1h 47min
- Drama, History
- 03 Jul 1980 (Australia)
- Movie
Three Australian lieutenants are court martialed for executing prisoners as a way of deflecting attention from war crimes committed by their superior officers.
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Awards:
- Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 13 wins & 7 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Edward Woodward | ... |
Harry 'Breaker' Morant
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| Jack Thompson | ... |
Major J.F. Thomas
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| John Waters | ... |
Cpt. Alfred Taylor
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| Bryan Brown | ... |
Lt. Peter Handcock
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| Charles 'Bud' Tingwell | ... |
Lt. Col. Denny
(as Charles Tingwell)
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| Terence Donovan | ... |
Cpt. Simon Hunt
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| Vincent Ball | ... |
Col. Ian (Johnny) Hamilton
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| Ray Meagher | ... |
Sar. Maj. Drummond
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| Chris Haywood | ... |
Cpl. Sharp
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| Russell Kiefel | ... |
Christiaan Botha
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| Lewis Fitz-Gerald | ... |
Lt. George Witton
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| Rod Mullinar | ... |
Major Charles Bolton
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Alan Cassell | ... |
Lord Kitchener
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| Rob Steele | ... |
Cpt. Robertson
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Chris Smith | ... |
Cameron Sergeant
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| Bruno Knez | ... |
Rev. Hesse
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John Pfitzner | ... |
Boer Leader
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| Frank Wilson | ... |
Dr. Johnson
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Michael Procanin | ... |
Visser
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Ray Ball | ... |
Court Reporter
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Wayne Bell | ... |
Lt. Reed
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Halifa Cisse | ... |
Black Guide
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| Norman Currer | ... |
Boer Singer
(as Norm Currer)
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Bridget Cornish | ... |
Hunts Sister
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Judy Dick | ... |
Mrs. Shiels
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| Barbara West | ... |
Mrs. Vanderberg
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Ria Erskine | ... |
Boer Girl
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Ian Gray | ... |
B / M Thomas
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Sylvia Horseman | ... |
Boer Pianist
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Dick Henderson | ... |
Cpt. Nicholson
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Alan Lovett | ... |
Scots Sentry
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Trevor Mann | ... |
B / M Little
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Jon Nicholls | ... |
Lt. Baxter
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Peter Osborn | ... |
Minister
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Ron Peterson | ... |
Feist
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| Don Quin | ... |
Wittons Father
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Maria Reid | ... |
Boer Girl
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Ron Rodger | ... |
English Orderly
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Nellie Seidel | ... |
Boer Girl
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Laurie Walton | ... |
Judge Advocate
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Hank Bernard | ... |
Large Boer
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Elspeth Radford | ... |
Handcocks Wife
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Directed by
| Bruce Beresford | ||
Written by
| Jonathan Hardy | ... | (screenplay by) & |
| David Stevens | ... | (screenplay by) & |
| Bruce Beresford | ... | (screenplay by) |
| Harold Lander | ... | (story editor) |
| Kenneth G. Ross | ... | (adapted from the play "'Breaker' Morant" by) (as Kenneth Ross) |
| Kit Denton | ... | (additional material from "The Breaker" by) |
Produced by
| Matt Carroll | ... | producer (as Matthew Carroll) |
| Roger Corman | ... | distribution producer (uncredited) |
Cinematography by
| Donald McAlpine | ... | (lighting cameraman) |
Editing by
| William M. Anderson | ... | (as William Anderson) |
Editorial Department
| Jeanine Chiavlo | ... | assistant to film editor (as Jeanine Chialvo) |
| Craig Lahiff | ... | assistant editor |
| Catherine Murphy | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Alison Barrett | ||
Production Design by
| David Copping | ||
Costume Design by
| Anna Senior | ... | wardrobe designer |
Makeup Department
| Catherine Lamey | ... | hair stylist |
| Judy Lovell | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Pamela H. Vanneck | ... | production manager (as Pamela Vanneck) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Mark Egerton | ... | first assistant director |
| Toivo Lember | ... | third assistant director |
| Ralph Storey | ... | second assistant director |
| Christopher Williams | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Lee Carey | ... | carpenter |
| Glen Finch | ... | carpenter |
| Ken James | ... | set dresser |
| Clark Munro | ... | stand-by props |
| Herbert Pinter | ... | construction manager |
| Peter Templeton | ... | carpenter |
| Christopher Webster | ... | props buyer (as Chris Webster) |
Sound Department
| James Currie | ... | boom operator (as Jim Currie) |
| Phil Heywood | ... | second sound mixer |
| Phil Judd | ... | sound mixer |
| Gary Wilkins | ... | sound recordist |
| William M. Anderson | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Mont Fieguth | ... | special effects (as Monty Fieguth) |
| Chris Murray | ... | special effects |
Visual Effects by
| Fran Burke | ... | title designer |
Stunts
| Heath Harris | ... | horse stunt coordinator / horse stuntman |
| Dennis Hunt | ... | horse stuntman |
| Tony Smart | ... | horse stunts |
| Greg Smith | ... | horse stuntman |
| Bill Willoughby | ... | horse stuntman |
| Jim Willoughby | ... | horse stuntman |
Camera and Electrical Department
| David Burr | ... | focus puller |
| Ross Erickson | ... | key grip |
| Mike Giddens | ... | stills cameraman |
| Robin Morgan | ... | grip |
| Peter Moss | ... | camera operator |
| Peter Richards | ... | stills cameraman |
| Simon Smith | ... | clapper loader |
| Jim Townley | ... | stills cameraman |
| Colin Williams | ... | best boy |
| Rob Young | ... | gaffer |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Ruth De la Lande | ... | dresser (as Ruth De Lande) / stand-by wardrobe (as Ruth De Lande) |
Location Management
| Jenny Day | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Phil Cuneen | ... | music arranger |
Script and Continuity Department
| Moya Iceton | ... | continuity |
| Harold Lander | ... | story editor |
Additional Crew
| Brian Burns | ... | armorer |
| Kevin Duggan | ... | advisor: legal procedures (as Kevin Duggan Q.C.) |
| Stan Green | ... | military advisor |
| Evanne Harris | ... | assistant wrangler |
| Heath Harris | ... | horse master |
| Moya Iceton | ... | assistant to producer |
| Peter Langveldt | ... | language advisor: Africaan |
| Harley Manners | ... | production accountant |
| Jenny Miles | ... | runner |
| Snow Nobell | ... | assistant wrangler |
| Barbara Ring | ... | production secretary |
| David Sabine | ... | unit publicist |
| Jacqui Sykes | ... | unit publicist |
Thanks
| Chris Reid | ... | thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Roadshow Films (1980) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Enterprise Pictures Limited (1980) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- New World Pictures (1980) (United States) (theatrical)
- New World-Quartet Films (1980) (United States) (theatrical)
- Quartet Films Inc. (1980) (United States) (theatrical)
- Ciné Paris Distribution (1980) (France) (theatrical)
- Concorde Film (1981) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Europa Film (1981) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Norena Film (1981) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment (1981) (United States) (VHS)
- Australian Video (1982) (Australia) (VHS)
- Australian Video (1982) (Australia) (video)
- Home Box Office (HBO) (1982) (United States) (tv)
- RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video (1983) (United States) (VHS)
- British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) (1984) (United Kingdom) (tv) (BBC 1)
- British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) (1986) (United Kingdom) (tv) (BBC 2)
- British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) (1988) (United Kingdom) (tv) (BBC 1)
- Embassy Home Entertainment (United States) (video) (laserdisc)
- Avid Home Entertainment (1991) (United States) (VHS)
- Viacom (1991) (United States) (tv) (syndication)
- British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) (1993) (United Kingdom) (tv) (BBC 1)
- British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) (1995) (United Kingdom) (tv) (BBC 1)
- Fox Lorber Home Video (1996) (United States) (VHS)
- Orion Home Video (1996) (United States) (VHS)
- British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) (1997) (United Kingdom) (tv) (BBC 1)
- The Criterion Collection (1997) (United States) (video) (laserdisc)
- Hollydan Works (1999) (Yugoslavia) (DVD)
- Národní Filmový Archiv (NFA) (2000) (Czechia) (theatrical)
- Reel Corporation (2001) (Australia) (DVD)
- Reel Corporation (2006) (Australia) (DVD)
- Reel DVD (2006) (Australia) (DVD)
- Southern Star International (2006) (World-wide)
- Southern Star Sales (2006) (World-wide)
- Image Entertainment (2008) (United States) (DVD)
- The Criterion Collection (2015) (United States) (DVD)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2017) (Australia) (DVD)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2017) (Australia) (video)
- Belle & Blade Studios (video)
- Fox Lorber (United States) (DVD)
- Live Home Video (United States) (laserdisc)
- SBS Movies (2023) (Australia) (tv)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2021) (World-wide)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Atlab Sound (sound mixing)
- Atlab
- Atlab (sound post-production)
- Modern VideoFilm (post-production facilities) (restoration)
- Movie Guns
- Movie Munchies (catering)
- South Australian Casting (casting)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
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.
Written by Kasper Sevaj |
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| Taglines | When they speak of heroes - of villains - of men who look for action, who choose between honor and revenge - they tell the story of Breaker Morant See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | AUD800,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | "We shot them under Rule 303" is a reference to the.0.303 inch (7.7 millimetre) cartridge used in British Army rifles. See more » |
| Goofs | In the film, the defendants are allowed to gather in a common room until lights out to socialize and meet with their lawyer and other visitors. In reality, there were six defendants in total, including Captain Taylor, who were held in strict solitary confinement from their arrest through sentencing and were not allowed to communicate with each other at all. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Hardly Working/The Howling/'Breaker' Morant/Mon Oncle D'Amerique/Caveman (1981). See more » |
| Soundtracks | At Last See more » |
| Crazy Credits | Introducing Lewis Fitz-Gerald as George Witton. See more » |
| Quotes |
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Harry Morant: Shoot straight, you bastards. - Don't make a mess of it! See more » |