Movie·1987·2h 11m
The Lighthorsemen
They did what they were told... They didn't know it was impossible!
Directed By
Simon Wincer
Country
Australia
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Written By
Ian Jones
Producer
Antony I. Ginnane
Cinematography
Dean Semler
Music
Mario Millo
Editor
Adrian Carr
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
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// cast
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
Matthew Randell
British Sergeant
Peter Douglas
Cockney Lance Corporal
Patrick Frost
Sgt. Ted Seager
// crew
Crew
Simon Wincer
Director
Antony I. Ginnane
Executive Producer
Adrian Carr
Editor
Ian Jones
Writer
Dean Semler
Director of Photography
Mario Millo
Original Music Composer
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