The Lighthorsemen

1987

2h 11m

6.0

6.0/10

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War Drama History

"They did what they were told... They didn't know it was impossible!"

Overview

In 1917 when the British forces are bogged down in front of the Turkish and German lines in Palestine they rely on the Australian light horse regiment to break the deadlock.

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Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies

FGH Film Victoria International Film Management Picture Show RKO Pictures The Australian Film Commission

Production Countries

Australia

Spoken Languages

English

Keywords

palestine horseback riding world war i thirst horse infantry water shortage turkish army 1910s

Quick Facts

Release Date	September 10, 1987
Status	Released
Language	EN
IMDb ID	tt0093416

Cast

Peter Phelps

Dave Mitchell

Nick Waters

Lighthorse Sargeant

John Larking

Stationmaster

Jack Heywood

Dave's Dad

Di O'Connor

Dave's Mum

Shane Briant

Reichert

Ralph Cotterill

Gen. Friedrich von Kressenstein

Bill Kerr

Gen. Sir Harry Chauvel

Grant Piro

Charlie

Tony Bonner

Col. Murray Bourchier

Serge Lazareff

Rankin

Gary Sweet

Frank

Key Crew

Simon Wincer

Director

Antony I. Ginnane

Executive Producer

Ian Jones

Writer