The Lighthorsemen
The Lighthorsemen

The Lighthorsemen

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

6.1(36 votes)
1987
2h 11m
War
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.

Production

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

Cast

Peter Phelps

Peter Phelps

Dave Mitchell

Nick Waters

Nick Waters

Lighthorse Sargeant

John Larking

John Larking

Stationmaster

Jack Heywood

Jack Heywood

Dave's Dad

Di O'Connor

Di O'Connor

Dave's Mum

Shane Briant

Shane Briant

Reichert

Ralph Cotterill

Ralph Cotterill

Gen. Friedrich von Kressenstein

Bill Kerr

Bill Kerr

Gen. Sir Harry Chauvel

Grant Piro

Grant Piro

Charlie

Tony Bonner

Tony Bonner

Col. Murray Bourchier

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