STAR RATINGS EXPLAINED

Classic

Excellent

Good

Fair

Tragic

FILM DETAILS

Certificate PG

Cast Edward Woodward Jack Thompson Bryan Brown John Waters

Directors Bruce Beresford

Screenwriters Jonathan Hardy David Stevens Bruce Beresford

Running Time 107 minutes

Breaker Morant (PG)

Plot
In the midst of the Boar War, three Australian officers, upon orders, execute their prisoners. Put on trial by a General Staff hoping to keep their distance from the atrocities of war, they put up a surprisingly strong defence, bringing into question the whole idea of military culpability.

Verdict
Intelligent and moving depiction of the futility of war with a superb script and mesmerising performances from all.


Reviewer: Ian Nathan

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