The Lighthorsemen
“They did what they were told... They didn't know it was impossible!”
1987•PG-13•2h 11m•6.0•Released
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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.
Director
Simon Wincer
Writer
Ian Jones
Languages
English
Studio
FGH
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
John Walton
Tas
Tim McKenzie
Chiller
Jon Blake
Scotty
Production
Company
FGH
Company
Film Victoria
Company
International Film Management
Company
Picture Show
Company
RKO Pictures
Company
The Australian Film Commission
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