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The Lighthorsemen

1987-09-10 · 131 min · ★ 6.1

War · Drama · History

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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Directors
Simon Wincer
Production companies
FGH, Film Victoria, International Film Management, Picture Show, RKO Pictures, The Australian Film Commission
Countries
Australia
Status
Released

Top Cast

Peter PhelpsPeter PhelpsDave Mitchell
Nick WatersNick WatersLighthorse Sargeant
Jack HeywoodJack HeywoodDave's Dad
Di O'ConnorDave's Mum
Shane BriantShane BriantReichert
Ralph CotterillRalph CotterillGen. Friedrich von Kressenstein
Bill KerrBill KerrGen. Sir Harry Chauvel
Grant PiroGrant PiroCharlie
Tony BonnerTony BonnerCol. Murray Bourchier
Serge LazareffSerge LazareffRankin
Gary SweetGary SweetFrank
John WaltonJohn WaltonTas
Tim McKenzieTim McKenzieChiller
Jon BlakeJon BlakeScotty
Matthew RandellBritish Sergeant
Peter DouglasCockney Lance Corporal
Patrick FrostPatrick FrostSgt. Ted Seager
Adrian WrightLawson
Jim WilloughbyFarrier Sergeant
Iain StruttArmourer Sergeant

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