War ·Drama ·History · Australia · 1987 · 2h 11m

The Lighthorsemen

The Lighthorsemen poster
Director
Simon Wincer
Cast
Peter Phelps as Dave Mitchell Nick Waters as Lighthorse Sargeant John Larking as Stationmaster Jack Heywood as Dave's Dad Di O'Connor as Dave's Mum Shane Briant as Reichert
Crew
Dean Semler — Director of Photography Adrian Carr — Editor Mario Millo — Original Music Composer Ian Jones — Writer Bernard Hides — Production Design
Tagline

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

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.

Trailer The Lighthorsemen — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
palestinehorseback ridingworld war ithirsthorseinfantrywater shortageturkish army1910s
Key Collaborators
Simon Wincer Director Dean Semler Director of Photography Adrian Carr Editor Mario Millo Original Music Composer Ian Jones Writer Bernard Hides Production Design
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