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The Cowra Breakout

5.719851 seasonTV Series

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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Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode One
Apr 16, 1985
E2
Episode Two
Apr 17, 1985
E3
Episode Three
Apr 22, 1985
E4
Episode 4
Apr 23, 1985

Cast

ALAlan David Lee
Alan David Lee
Stan Davidson
TMTracy Mann
Tracy Mann
Sally Murphy
DMDennis Miller
Dennis Miller
Mick Murphy
PSPaul Smith
Paul Smith
Bob Davidson

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How many seasons are in The Cowra Breakout?

The Cowra Breakout has 1 season in total (4 episodes). The series concluded in 1985.

Are all episodes of The Cowra Breakout out yet?

Yes — all 4 episodes across 1 season of The Cowra Breakout are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Cowra Breakout?

No — The Cowra Breakout ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.