Breaker Morant

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Awards

Academy Awards 1981 - Nominated - Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium

Australian Film Institute 1980 - Won - Best Acheivement in Cinematography

Australian Film Institute 1980 - Won - Best Acheivement in Costume Design

Australian Film Institute 1980 - Won - Best Acheivement in Editing

Academy Awards 1981 - Nominated - Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium

Australian Film Institute 1980 - Won - Best Acheivement in Cinematography

Australian Film Institute 1980 - Won - Best Acheivement in Costume Design

Australian Film Institute 1980 - Won - Best Acheivement in Editing

Australian Film Institute 1980 - Won - Best Acheivement in Production Design

Australian Film Institute 1980 - Won - Best Acheivement in Sound

Australian Film Institute 1980 - Won - Best Actor in Supporting Role

Australian Film Institute 1980 - Won - Best Actor in Lead Role

Australian Film Institute 1980 - Won - Best Director

Australian Film Institute 1980 - Won - Best Film

Australian Film Institute 1980 - Won - Best Screenplay, Original or Adapted

Cannes Film Festival 1980 - Won - Best Supporting Actor

Golden Globe 1981 - Nominated - Best Foreign Film

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Breaker Morant

Director:
Bruce Beresford
PG, 107 Minutes
 

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Film 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 defense puts up a strong fight in the courtroom.

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Runtime:
107 min.

Genre:
Drama

Country:
AUSTRALIA

Language:
English/American

Color:
Color

Certification:
PG

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.

 

 

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