Breaker Morant
“A powerful true story of bitter revenge...”
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 defence puts up a strong fight in the courtroom.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
BREAKER MORANT Original Trailer [1980] 4K
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-12-09
Top Cast
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Edward Woodward
Harry 'Breaker' Morant
Jack Thompson
Major J.F. Thomas
John Waters
Cpt. Alfred Taylor
Bryan Brown
Lt. Peter Handcock
Charles Tingwell
Lt. Col. Denny
Terence Donovan
Cpt. Simon Hunt
Vincent Ball
Col. Ian (Johnny) Hamilton
Ray Meagher
Sar. Maj. Drummond
Chris Haywood
Cpl. Sharp
Russell Kiefel
Christiaan Botha
Lewis Fitz-Gerald
Lt. George Witton
Rod Mullinar
Major Charles Bolton
Alan Cassell
Lord Kitchener
Rob Steele
Cpt. Robertson
Chris Smith
Cameron Sargeant
Bruno Knez
Reverend Hesse
John Pfitzner
Boer Leader
Frank Wilson
Dr. Johnson
Release History & Theatrical Window
Adelaide
Festival / Special Debut
December 22, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 11, 2022
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$8.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
8.2x
+$7.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bruce Beresford
- Screenplay & Story
- Bruce Beresford, Jonathan Hardy, David Stevens
- Original Score
- H.H. Morant, Phil Cuneen
- Original Title
- Breaker Morant
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- Afrikaans, English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Budget
- $1M
- Worldwide Gross
- $8.2M
- Production Studios
- South Australian Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bruce Beresford
Bruce Beresford, Jonathan Hardy, David Stevens, Kenneth G. Ross
H.H. Morant, Phil Cuneen
Donald McAlpine
Catherine Lamey, William M. Anderson, Jeanine Chiavlo
Matt Carroll
Department Leadership Roster
Bruce Beresford
Screenplay
Bruce Beresford
Director
Matt Carroll
Producer
David Copping
Production Design
Jonathan Hardy
Screenplay
Catherine Lamey
Editor
David Stevens
Screenplay
William M. Anderson
Editor
H.H. Morant
Original Music Composer
Jeanine Chiavlo
Editor
Heath Harris
Stunt Coordinator
Anna Senior
Costume Design
Ruth De la Lande
Costume Design
Donald McAlpine
Director of Photography
Catherine Murphy
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Criterion Collection
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Frequently Asked Questions About Breaker Morant
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Breaker Morant about?
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.
Who directed Breaker Morant?
Breaker Morant was directed by Bruce Beresford.
Who stars in Breaker Morant?
The principal cast of Breaker Morant includes Edward Woodward, Jack Thompson, John Waters, Bryan Brown, Charles Tingwell.
When was Breaker Morant released and how long is it?
Breaker Morant was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
What was the box office and production budget of Breaker Morant?
Breaker Morant had a reported production budget of $1M and grossed $8.2M at the worldwide box office (8.2 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Breaker Morant?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Breaker Morant was composed by H.H. Morant, Phil Cuneen.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Breaker Morant?
Breaker Morant holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).