Plot
1980 film by Bruce Beresford
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Why Watch This
Breaker Morant delivers a razor‑sharp look at the moral fog of war, blending courtroom tension with gritty battlefield flashbacks. Its tight script and stark Australian landscape make it a timeless study of justice and propaganda.
Best For
History buffs, Legal drama fans, War movie lovers, Australian cinema enthusiasts, Moral dilemma seekers
The CinePearl Take
Bruce Beresford’s direction keeps the narrative taut, never letting the moral questions drift into abstraction. Edward Woodward’s steely portrayal of Major “Breaker” Morant anchors the film, while Bryan Brown’s understated performance adds a human counterpoint. The pacing shifts seamlessly between the chaos of the Boer War and the claustrophobic courtroom, underscoring the film’s central theme: the price of obedience.
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Cast & Crew
- Director
- Bruce Beresford
- Cast
- Alan Cassell, Lewis Fitz-Gerald, Ray Meagher, Vincent Ball, Rod Mullinar, Russell Kiefel, Edward Woodward, Chris Haywood, Bud Tingwell, John Waters, Bryan Brown, Jack Thompson
- Writer
- David Stevens, Jonathan Hardy, Bruce Beresford
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