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.
Edward Woodward
as Harry 'Breaker' Morant
Jack Thompson
as Major J.F. Thomas
John Waters
as Cpt. Alfred Taylor
Bryan Brown
as Lt. Peter Handcock
Charles Tingwell
as Lt. Col. Denny
Terence Donovan
as Cpt. Simon Hunt
Vincent Ball
as Col. Ian (Johnny) Hamilton
Ray Meagher
as Sar. Maj. Drummond
Chris Haywood
as Cpl. Sharp
Russell Kiefel
as Christiaan Botha
Lewis Fitz-Gerald
as Lt. George Witton
Rod Mullinar
as Major Charles Bolton
