Produced in association with the Australian Film Commission
Set during the Boer War, this superb Australian court-martial drama put director Bruce Beresford at the forefront of international directors.
Oscar Nominations: 1
Screenplay (Adapted): Jonathan Hardy, David Stevens, and Bruce Beresford
Oscar Awards: None
Oscar Context
In 1980, Ordinary People swept most of the important Oscars, including Best Picture, Director, and Screenplay (Alvin Sargent).
