The Lighthorsemen (1987)

09/10/1987 (AU) • 2h 11m

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.

Top Billed 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


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

palestine

horseback riding

world war i

thirst

horse

infantry

water shortage

turkish army

1910s

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