The Cowra Breakout
A Powerful Drama of Men and Ideals at War
6.0
3 votes
1984
4h 10m
War
Drama
Action
TV Movie
Overview
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.
Directed by Phillip Noyce, Chris Noonan
Top cast
Details
Status
Released
Release date
July 1, 1984
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Language
English, Japanese
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