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Breaker Morant

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Original title

Breaker Morant

Year

1980

Running time

107 min.

Country

Australia

Director

Bruce Beresford

Screenwriter

Jonathan Hardy, Bruce Beresford, David Stevens. Theater: Kenneth G. Ross. Story: Harold Lander

Cast

Music

Phil Cunneen

Cinematography

Donald McAlpine

Producer

South Australian Film Corporation, The Australian Film Commission, 7 Network

Genre

War | Courtroom Drama / Lawyers. Army. Based on a true story. 1900s

Synopsis

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.

Rankings Position

#12 Best Australian Movies of all time

Awards: 1980: Nominated for Oscar: Best Adapted Screenplay

1980: Cannes Film Festival: Award of Performance (Jack Thompson)

1980: Golden Globes: Nominated Best Foreign Film

1980: New York Film Critics Circle: Nominated for Best Foreign Film

1980: David di Donatello Awards: Nominated for Best Foreign Screenplay

1981: National Board of Review (NBR): nominated to Top Ten Films.

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53 My Favorite Australian/New Zealand Movies (10)

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Breaker Morant

1980

Bruce Beresford

7.0

(450)