The Lighthorsemen
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The Lighthorsemen

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

6.0 / 10 1987 2h 11mPG-13 English
WarDramaHistory

Storyline

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.

Cast & Crew

Peter Phelps

Peter Phelps

Dave Mitchell

Lead
Nick Waters

Nick Waters

Lighthorse Sargeant

JL

John Larking

Stationmaster

Jack Heywood

Jack Heywood

Dave's Dad

DO

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

What People Are Saying

3.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Simon Wincer's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
3.0
Every frame feels alive. The Lighthorsemen is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker