The Cowra Breakout (1984)

A Powerful Drama of Men and Ideals at War

The Cowra Breakout (1984) poster

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
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Country: Australia
Language: English, 日本語
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Phillip Noyce, Chris Noonan
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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.