The Cowra Breakout (1984)
A Powerful Drama of Men and Ideals at War
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.
Director: Phillip Noyce, Chris Noonan
Genre: War, Drama, Action, TV Movie
Runtime: 250 min
Release Date: July 1, 1984
Cast
- Alan David Lee - Stan Davidson
Country: Australia
Language: English, 日本語
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Phillip Noyce, Chris Noonan
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Cowra Breakout about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Cowra Breakout?
- The Cowra Breakout was directed by Phillip Noyce, Chris Noonan.
- Who stars in The Cowra Breakout?
- The Cowra Breakout stars Alan David Lee.
- How long is The Cowra Breakout?
- The Cowra Breakout has a runtime of 4h 10m (250 minutes).
- What genre is The Cowra Breakout?
- The Cowra Breakout is a War, Drama, Action, TV Movie film.
- Where was The Cowra Breakout produced?
- The Cowra Breakout was produced in Australia.