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They did what they were told... They didn't know it was impossible! - The Lighthorsemen
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Title: The Lighthorsemen

Release Date: 10 Sep 1987

Runtime: 2h 11m

Genre: War, Drama, History

Director: FGH, Film Victoria, International Film Management, Picture Show, RKO Pictures LLC, The Australian Film Commission

Production Companies: FGH, Film Victoria, International Film Management, Picture Show, RKO Pictures LLC, The Australian Film Commission

Overview: 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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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.1 (36 votes)

Cast

  • Dave Mitchell: Peter Phelps
  • Lighthorse Sargeant: Nick Waters
  • Stationmaster: John Larking
  • Dave's Dad: Jack Heywood
  • Dave's Mum: Di O'Connor
  • Reichert: Shane Briant
  • Gen. Friedrich von Kressenstein: Ralph Cotterill
  • Gen. Sir Harry Chauvel: Bill Kerr
  • Charlie: Grant Piro
  • Col. Murray Bourchier: Tony Bonner
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