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A Balasaur Score of 80 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 7.8/10, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, Metacritic 73/100. Scores higher than 92% of the 1,345 1980s drama movies in this catalog. Streaming on Prime, Max, and Tubi.
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes100%
Metacritic73/100
162 audience votes
Key crew
- Bruce BeresfordDirector
- Jonathan HardyScreenplay
- David StevensScreenplay
- Bruce BeresfordScreenplay
- H.H. MorantOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Edward WoodwardHarry 'Breaker' Morant
- Jack ThompsonMajor J.F. Thomas
- John WatersCpt. Alfred Taylor
- Bryan BrownLt. Peter Handcock
- Charles TingwellLt. Col. Denny
- Terence DonovanCpt. Simon Hunt
- Vincent BallCol. Ian (Johnny) Hamilton
- Ray MeagherSar. Maj. Drummond
- Chris HaywoodCpl. Sharp
- Russell KiefelChristiaan Botha
- Lewis Fitz-GeraldLt. George Witton
- Rod MullinarMajor Charles Bolton
Stills
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Themes
war crimeswritingmythologysouth africamilitary courtmilitary servicebased on true storybased on play or musicaltrialcourt martialboer war1900s
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