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The Cowra Breakout (1985)

TV Series ★ 7.0 120 min

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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Released
April 16, 1985
Runtime
120 min
IMDb
tt0135848
Language
,
Studio
Kennedy Miller Productions

Cast

Alan David Lee Alan David Lee Stan Davidson Tracy Mann Tracy Mann Sally Murphy Dennis Miller Dennis Miller Mick Murphy Paul Smith Paul Smith Bob Davidson

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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 stars in The Cowra Breakout?
The Cowra Breakout stars Alan David Lee, Tracy Mann, Dennis Miller, Paul Smith.
When was The Cowra Breakout released?
The Cowra Breakout is a 1985 series.
Where can I watch The Cowra Breakout?
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