Jack Thompson as Maj. J.F. Thomas; Bryan Brown as Lt. Peter Handcock; Chris Haywood as Cpl. Sharp; Edward Woodward as Lt. Harry 'Breaker' Morant; Lewis Fitz-Gerald as Lt. George Ramsdale Witton; John Waters as Capt. Alfred Taylor; Charles Tingwell as Lt. Col. Denny; Vincent Ball as Col. Ian 'Johnny' Hamilton; Rod Mullinar as Maj. Charles Bolton; Terence Donovan as Capt. Simon Hunt; Frank Wilson as Dr. Johnson; Chris Smith as Sgt. Cameron; Alan Cassell as Lord Horatio Kitchener; Ray Meagher as Sgt. Maj. Drummond; Rob Steele as Capt. Robertson
Rating
PG (Parental Guidance)
Cinematography
Donald McAlpine
Language
English
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.