Movie Description
The Cowra Breakout
(1984)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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Phillip Noyce,Chris Noonan
- Producer : George Miller
- Cast : Alan David Lee
Cast
Stan Davidson
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Facts
Original TitleThe Cowra Breakout
Status Released
Release Information
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1984-07-01
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 04h 10m
Genres
- War
- Drama
- Action
- TV Movie
