Name: The Lighthorsemen
Director: Simon Wincer
Genre: War, Drama, History
Released: 1987-09-10
Duration: 131 min
Rating: 7.1
Cast: Peter Phelps, Nick Waters, John Larking, Jack Heywood, Di O'Connor

6.1·1987·131 min·English·Directed by Simon Wincer

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

WarDramaHistory

Synopsis

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.

Main 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

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7.1

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siggi963

★7/10Oct 31, 2024

An excellent movie based on real events that depicts this special regiment in a war that was no more suitable for horse regiments. Heroes of another time.

1pete114

★8/10Apr 26, 2020

Great movie. Incredible photography, great editing and fantastic stunts. The final sequence is breathtaking.

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