Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Edward Woodward | ... | Harry 'Breaker' Morant | |
Jack Thompson | ... | Major J.F. Thomas | |
John Waters | ... | Cpt. Alfred Taylor | |
Bryan Brown | ... | Lt. Peter Handcock | |
Charles 'Bud' Tingwell | ... | Lt. Col. Denny (as Charles Tingwell) | |
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Terence Donovan | ... | Cpt. Simon Hunt |
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Vincent Ball | ... | Col. Ian (Johnny) Hamilton |
Ray Meagher | ... | Sar. Maj. Drummond | |
Chris Haywood | ... | Cpl. Sharp | |
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Russell Kiefel | ... | Christiaan Botha |
Lewis Fitz-Gerald | ... | Lt. George Witton | |
Rod Mullinar | ... | Major Charles Bolton | |
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Alan Cassell | ... | Lord Kitchener |
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Rob Steele | ... | Cpt. Robertson |
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Chris Smith | ... | Cameron Sergeant |
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. Written by Kasper Sevaj <kaspsev@dorit.ihi.ku.dk>
This movie shows what a truly hellish thing war can be. Where no rule but rule `3-0-3' exists. A lot of films show war in one slant or another, glorious or horrific. This one just shows it for what it is. A damned horrible mess. Many of the actors are some of Australia's finest and this movie is a credit to their skill and talent. It has simple production values but it is elevated by their acting abilities and the great script. A definite must for those who favor the war genre in films, and a measuring point for those who seek to make a film about war and the people caught up in it.