About this movie
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.
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The Cowra Breakout
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Year
1984
Runtime
4h 10m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 6.0/10
Votes
3
Genre
War, Drama, Action, TV Movie
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Language
EN
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Questions about The Cowra Breakout
How long is The Cowra Breakout?
The Cowra Breakout has a runtime of 4h 10m (4 hours and 10 minutes).
Who directed The Cowra Breakout?
The Cowra Breakout was directed by Phillip Noyce and released in 1984.
What genre is The Cowra Breakout?
The Cowra Breakout is a War, Drama, Action, TV Movie film (1984).
Who stars in The Cowra Breakout?
The cast of The Cowra Breakout includes Alan David Lee.
What is the TMDB rating for The Cowra Breakout?
The Cowra Breakout has a TMDB rating of 6.0/10 based on 3 votes.
