The Cowra Breakout (1985)

04/16/1985 (EN) • • 2h

Overview

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.

The Cowra Breakout (1985)

04/16/1985 (EN) • 2h

Overview

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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Alan David Lee

Stan Davidson

4 Episodes

Tracy Mann

Sally Murphy

4 Episodes

Dennis Miller

Mick Murphy

4 Episodes

Paul Smith

Bob Davidson

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Last Season

Season 1

1985 | 4 Episodes

Season 1 of The Cowra Breakout premiered on April 16, 1985.

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Status

Ended

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Type

Miniseries

Original Language

English

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