| Description |
1 videodisc (107 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD, widescreen (1.78.1, enhanced for 16:9 TV) presentation; Dolby Digital mono., NTSC. |
| Language |
In English with Spanish subtitles. |
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English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing. |
| Note |
Title from container. |
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Originally released as a motion picture in 1980. |
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Made in association with The Australian Film Commission. |
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Adapted from the play of the same title by Kenneth Ross, with additional material from "The Breaker", by Kit Denton. |
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Special features include: New High-Definition transfer ; Documentary, Boer War ; Original 30-second radio spot. |
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For specific features see interactive menu. |
| Cast |
Edward Woodward, Jack Thompson, John Waters, Bryan Brown, Rod Mullinar, Charles Tingwell. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Donald McAlpine ; film editor, William Anderson ; original music, Phil Cunneen. |
| Audience |
Rating: PG. |
| Summary |
Three Australian lieutenants are court martialed for executing prisoners as a way of deflecting attention from war crimes committed by their superior officers. Based on a play and true story. |
| Subject |
Morant, Breaker, 1864?-1902 -- Drama.
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DVDs.
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| Genre |
Feature films.
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War films.
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| Added Author |
Beresford, Bruce.
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Carroll, Matthew, 1944-
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Hardy, Jonathan, 1940-
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Stevens, David, 1940-
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Woodward, Edward, 1930-2009.
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Thompson, Jack, 1940-
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Waters, John, 1948-
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Brown, Bryan, 1947-
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Mullinar, Rod.
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Tingwell, Charles, 1923-2009.
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Ross, Kenneth (Kenneth G.).
Breaker Morant.
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Denton, Kit.
Breaker.
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South Australian Film Corporation.
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Image Entertainment (Firm)
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| Added Title |
Breaker Morant (Motion picture)
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| Standard No. |
014381473520 |
| Music No. |
ID4735CQDVD Image Entertainment |
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