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The Lighthorsemen

They did what they were told... They didn't know it was impossible!
Sep 10, 1987 · 2h 11m
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War
Drama
History

PLOT

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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CAST

Peter Phelps
Dave Mitchell
Nick Waters
Lighthorse Sargeant
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
Directed by Simon Wincer

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
FGH, Film Victoria, International Film Management, Picture Show, RKO Pictures, The Australian Film Commission
Country
AU

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