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Feature film — 1987

The Lighthorsemen (1987)

6.12h 11mWar — Drama — History

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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A high-signal pick with 41 votes.

FGH / Film Victoria / International Film Management / Picture Show / RKO Pictures / The Australian Film Commission

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Director: Simon Wincer

On screen

Cast & crew

Peter Phelps as Dave Mitchell

Peter Phelps

Dave Mitchell

Nick Waters as Lighthorse Sargeant

Nick Waters

Lighthorse Sargeant

Jack Heywood as Dave's Dad

Jack Heywood

Dave's Dad

D

Di O'Connor

Dave's Mum

Shane Briant as Reichert

Shane Briant

Reichert

Ralph Cotterill as Gen. Friedrich von Kressenstein

Ralph Cotterill

Gen. Friedrich von Kressenstein

Bill Kerr as Gen. Sir Harry Chauvel

Bill Kerr

Gen. Sir Harry Chauvel

Grant Piro as Charlie

Grant Piro

Charlie

Tony Bonner as Col. Murray Bourchier

Tony Bonner

Col. Murray Bourchier

Serge Lazareff as Rankin

Serge Lazareff

Rankin

Gary Sweet as Frank

Gary Sweet

Frank

John Walton as Tas

John Walton

Tas

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