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A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 78.5 / 100
1980·Drama / History / War·1h 47m

BREAKER MORANT

“A powerful true story of bitter revenge...”

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.

Above the Line
Bruce Beresford·DirectorDavid Stevens·ScreenplayBruce Beresford·ScreenplayDonald McAlpine·Director of PhotographyH.H. Morant·Original Music ComposerWilliam M. Anderson·Editor
Cast
Edward Woodward·Harry 'Breaker' MorantJack Thompson·Major J.F. ThomasJohn Waters·Cpt. Alfred TaylorBryan Brown·Lt. Peter HandcockCharles Tingwell·Lt. Col. DennyTerence Donovan·Cpt. Simon HuntVincent Ball·Col. Ian (Johnny) HamiltonRay Meagher·Sar. Maj. DrummondChris Haywood·Cpl. SharpRussell Kiefel·Christiaan Botha
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 1
Bruce Beresford·Director
Writing· 4
David Stevens·ScreenplayBruce Beresford·ScreenplayJonathan Hardy·ScreenplayKenneth G. Ross·Theatre Play
Camera· 5
Donald McAlpine·Director of PhotographyPeter Moss·Camera OperatorColin Williams·GripJim Townley·Still PhotographerMike Giddens·Still Photographer
Editing· 4
William M. Anderson·EditorCatherine Lamey·EditorJeanine Chiavlo·EditorCatherine Murphy·Editor
Sound & Music· 5
H.H. Morant·Original Music ComposerPhil Cuneen·MusicPhil Judd·Sound mixerWilliam M. Anderson·Sound EditorJames Currie·Boom Operator
Art & Design· 4
David Copping·Production DesignAnna Senior·Costume DesignRuth De la Lande·Costume DesignJudy Lovell·Makeup Artist
Production· 3
Matt Carroll·ProducerAlison Barrett·CastingPamela H. Vanneck·Production Manager
Other Departments· 4
Dennis Hunt·StuntsGreg Smith·StuntsChris Murray·Special EffectsRob Young·Gaffer
By the Numbers
78.5
OF 100
Master Score
7.8
OF 10
IMDb
100%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$8M
ROI 720%
Worldwide Gross
0
1 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Breaker Morant's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Somber, Tense, Dramatic
Composition
Centered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“A man with his back to the viewer stands in the foreground, his hands bound behind him, wearing a light-colored shirt and dark trousers with suspenders. He face”

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Key Elements
SuspendersHandcuffsRifles
Atmosphere
Warm, Gritty
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Rural
Design Score
8/10
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