Breaker Morant
Breaker Morant • 1h 47m
Directed by Bruce Beresford • 1980 • Australia
Starring Edward Woodward, Jack Thompson, John Waters
At the turn of the twentieth century, three Australian army lieutenants are court-martialed for alleged war crimes committed while fighting in South Africa. With no time to prepare, an Australian major, appointed as defense attorney, must prove that they were just following orders and are being made into political pawns by the British imperial command. Director Bruce Beresford garnered international acclaim for this riveting drama set during a dark period in his country’s colonial history, and featuring passionate performances by Edward Woodward, Bryan Brown, and Jack Thompson; rugged cinematography by Donald McAlpine; and an Oscar-nominated script, based on true events.
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BREAKER MORANT Commentary
Recorded in 2004, this audio commentary features director and coscreenwriter Bruce Beresford.
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Bruce Beresford on BREAKER MORANT
In this 2015 interview, BREAKER MORANT director and coscreenwriter Bruce Beresford recalls the production of this landmark Australian film.
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Donald McAlpine on BREAKER MORANT
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