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Where to watch “Breaker Morant” (1980) legally online? See US options first, with English-region fallbacks.
What to expect (spoiler-free)
Planning a movie night? This is a spoiler-free snapshot of “ (1980).
Genre-wise, it leans into Drama, History, War, with a runtime around 107 minutes.
Top billed names include Edward Woodward, Jack Thompson, John Waters, Bryan Brown.
The listed certification for some regions is “ (ratings vary by country).
Topics & keywords
war crimes, writing, mythology, south africa, military court, military service, based on true story, based on play or musical, trial, court martial, boer war, 1900s
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Plot
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.
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