The Cowra Breakout (1984)
A Powerful Drama of Men and Ideals at War
Plot Summary
In August 1944, 1104 Japanese prisoners of war at the Australian POW camp at Cowra stage a mass breakout. Four guards are killed in the escape, and 231 prisoners die by wounds sustained or suicide, while 334 prisoners are recaptured over the subsequent nine days.
Full Cast & Characters
Director & Crew
Phillip Noyce
Director
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The Cowra Breakout was directed by Phillip Noyce and released in 1984.
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The Cowra Breakout has a runtime of 4 hours and 10 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1984-07-01
- Status
- Released