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.
Harry 'Breaker' Morant
Major J.F. Thomas
Cpt. Alfred Taylor
Lt. Peter Handcock
Lt. Col. Denny
Cpt. Simon Hunt
Col. Ian (Johnny) Hamilton
Sar. Maj. Drummond
Cpl. Sharp
Christiaan Botha
Lt. George Witton
Major Charles Bolton
Lord Kitchener
Cpt. Robertson
Cameron Sargeant
Reverend Hesse
Boer Leader
Dr. Johnson
Visser
Court Reporter
Lt. Reed
Black Guide
Boer Singer
Hunt's Sister
Mrs. Shiels
Mrs. Vanderberg
Boer Girl
B/M Thomas
Boer Pianist
Cpt. Nicholson
Scots Sentry
B/M Little
Lt. Baxter
Minister
Feist
Witton's Father
Boer Girl
English Orderly
Boer Girl
Judge Advocate
Large Boer
Handcock's Wife