The Lighthorsemen
1987, Film, 131 min, Drama, History, War, English, Australia, MoviePedia score 64
They did what they were told... They didn't know it was impossible!
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.
Directed by Simon Wincer
Cast
- Peter Phelps as Dave
- Nick Waters as Lighthorse Sgt.
- John Larking as Station Master
- Jack Heywood as Dave's Dad
- Di O'Connor as Dave's Mum
- Shane Briant as Reichert
- Ralph Cotterill as Von Kressenstein
- Bill Kerr as Chauvel
- Grant Piro as Charlie
- Tony Bonner as Bourchier
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