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.

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Cast

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