Tagline

When they speak of heroes - of villains - of men who look for action, who choose between honor and revenge - they tell the story of Breaker Morant HERO OR VILLAIN ...his exploits shook an empire...and made him a legend. "If you encounter any Boers, you really must not loot 'em and if you wish to leave these shores, for pity's sake don't shoot 'em." "THE BREAKER" They were ordered to "take no prisoners" A powerful true story of bitter revenge... A true story of injustice and the horror of war. One of the most acclaimed Australian movies ever made!

Memorable Quotes

Major Bolton: How did Lt. Handcock look? Corporal Sharp: Like he was thinking, sir... like... I can't think of the... Major Bolton: Did he look like he was agitated? Corporal Sharp: Agitated? Yes, that's it, sir. Yes, sir, he looked agitated. Major Thomas: Objection. Major Bolton is leading the witness. Major Bolton: I will rephrase the question, sir. Tell me, Corporal Sharp, how did Lt. Handcock look? Corporal Sharp: Agitated, sir!

Lord Kitchener: Needless to say, the Germans couldn't give a damn about the Boers. The diamonds and gold of South Africa they're after. Major Bolton: They lack our altruism, sir. Lord Kitchener: Quit

George Wittow: Did you write that, Harry? Harry Morant: No, no. It was a minor poet, called Byron. Peter Handcock: Never heard of him. Harry Morant: Like I said, he was a minor poet.