Breaker Morant [Masterworks Edition] [DVD] [1980]
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Breaker Morant is one of the most acclaimed Australian films, telling a powerful tale of wartime betrayal and injustice. Henry "Breaker" Morant (Edward Woodward) is an Englishman living in Australia at the end of the 19th century. When war breaks out in 1899 between Britain and the Boers (descendants of Dutch colonists), Morant and a number of Australians volunteer for duty and are absorbed into the non-regular units of the British army. Acting under orders from his commanders, Morant oversees the execution of several Boer prisoners; it turns out that one of them was German, and in order to keep the peace with Germany, Britain agrees to courtmartial Morant and two other soldiers, sentencing two to death and one to life imprisonment. Based on a play by Kenneth Ross, Bruce Beresford's film is powerfully filmed and acted and has become a classic anti-war movie since its 1980 release; the script (co-written by Beresford) was nominated for an Academy Award. The final execution scene is nearly overpowering in its sense of tragedy and futility.
Features
New HD transfer
16:9 anamorphic 1.85:1 presentation
5.1 sound
Edward Woodward interview
Original theatrical trailer
Optional French, Spanish and English subtitles
Commentary with Bruce Beresford
Character breakdown
Director biography
Filmographies
Details
- GenreDrama
- SubgenreCourtroom Drama,Anti-War Film,British Empire Film
- TitleBreaker Morant
- Countries ProducedAustralia
- Duration107 minutes
- Year of Release1980
- Product TagsDVD, Masterworks Edition
- FormatDVD
- Program TypeMovie
- Sound Featuresstereo, Dolby Digital w/ sub-woofer channel
- Screen FormatEnhanced Widescreen for 16x9 TV
- Aspect Ratio1.85:1
- LanguageEnglish
- SubtitlesEnglish, French, Spanish
- Region Code0
- StudioFox Lorber
Other
- Product NameBreaker Morant [Masterworks Edition] [DVD] [1980]
- UPC720917543727
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Gripping story of scapegoating
||Posted .A grim, no-frills look at the late colonial period which yet manages to draw on moving themes of honor, integrity and loyalty. Impeccable casting and directing.
This review is from Breaker Morant [Criterion Collection] [2 Discs] [DVD] [1980]
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