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      Breaker Morant

      PG Released May 16, 1980 1h 47m History Drama War List
      100% Tomatometer 24 Reviews 91% Audience Score 2,500+ Ratings In South Africa during the Second Boer War, Australian Army Lieutenants Harry "Breaker" Morant (Edward Woodward), Peter Handcock (Bryan Brown) and George Witton (Lewis Fitz-Gerald) stand accused of the murders of six Boer prisoners and the assassination of a German missionary. British Commander-in-Chief Lord Kitchener is determined to see the men found guilty, which he can use as a bargaining chip in an impending peace conference with the Boers. Read More Read Less Watch on Prime Video Stream Now

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      Dilys Powell Punch Why do I recommend an experience which is uncomfortable, even painful? That is the question I ask myself after Breaker Morant. Oct 2, 2023 Full Review Travis Johnson The Curb Breaker Morant has very little truck with myth-making, dealing with the self-image and cultivated demeanour of Lieutenant Harry Morant (Edward Woodward), bush balladeer, horseman, Australian soldier, and murderer. Jul 1, 2021 Full Review Nicholas Bell IONCINEMA.com Documenting a particularly heinous miscarriage of justice from the country's military history, Beresford's title helped established a legacy of commemorative reenactments from his native country and showcases a trio of excellent performances. Rated: 3.5/5 Oct 20, 2020 Full Review Matt Brunson Creative Loafing Based on a true story but playing like a close cousin to Stanley Kubrick's 1957 masterpiece Paths of Glory. Rated: 3.5/4 Oct 3, 2015 Full Review Cole Smithey ColeSmithey.com "Breaker Morant" is an anti-war film that takes no prisoners. Rated: A+ Apr 3, 2013 Full Review Ken Hanke Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC) Bold, uncompromising and completely compelling filmmaking. Rated: 4/5 Oct 13, 2010 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Connor S A courtroom drama mixed with the hellacious and insidious aspects of war, and somehow ties the 2 together splendidly. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 05/24/24 Full Review S R A compelling military courtroom drama with a Colonial flair. Saw on Tubi. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/28/24 Full Review Alec B A surprising courtroom drama that both indulges in the conventions of the genre (i.e. lots of speeches and flashbacks) and finds ways to expand the narrative in appropriate ways to include the world beyond the courtroom. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/10/24 Full Review Andy F Absolutely fantastic film that brings to life the horror of the Boer war while focussing on the plight of a small group of characters. Truly captivating as it manages to make this perhaps dull conflict gripping and moving. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/19/23 Full Review Gareth v An Australian classic from Bruce Beresford. A simple but highly effective piece of story telling about the fog of war. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 06/20/23 Full Review Peter W Overall, there's a reason why Breaker Morant is classed as a classic Australian motion picture film. With a solid line-up from the top performers, the film delivers both a war film and a courtroom drama. Even if you are not a history or war film lover (like myself), the film can grab your attention early on, and viewers will be interested to know the outcome. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 04/29/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis In South Africa during the Second Boer War, Australian Army Lieutenants Harry "Breaker" Morant (Edward Woodward), Peter Handcock (Bryan Brown) and George Witton (Lewis Fitz-Gerald) stand accused of the murders of six Boer prisoners and the assassination of a German missionary. British Commander-in-Chief Lord Kitchener is determined to see the men found guilty, which he can use as a bargaining chip in an impending peace conference with the Boers.
      Director
      Bruce Beresford
      Producer
      Matthew Carroll
      Distributor
      New World Pictures
      Rating
      PG
      Genre
      History, Drama, War
      Original Language
      English (Australia)
      Release Date (Theaters)
      May 16, 1980, Original
      Release Date (Streaming)
      May 22, 2017
      Runtime
      1h 47m
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