This film is always mentioned when Aussie classics are compiled so it's about bloody time I saw it. Based on true events during the Boer War, Edward Woodward excels as Harry 'Breaker' Morant, a lieutenant who along with two others in his command are charged with the murder of Boer prisoners. The hypocrisies and challenges of war are exposed during the tense trial by the soldier's defence, a rampaging Jack Thompson. Brian Brown is at his cheeky best and Australian icon Charles 'Bud' Tingwell is a welcome sight as the malevolent judge. Prolific director Bruce Beresford has an impressive resume and this must sit somewhere near the top of his achievements.
An excellent film by many standards, it begs questions that are perhaps unanswerable. I tried, and failed. Now...who else remembers Woodward in that television gem 'The Equaliser'?
4/5
Good call as usual, Chappy.
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