palestine,horseback riding,world war i,thirst,horse,infantry,water shortage,turkish army,1910s

The Lighthorsemen (1987)

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

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

Director
Simon Wincer
  • Profile picture of Peter Phelps
    Dave Mitchell Peter Phelps
  • Profile picture of Nick Waters
    Lighthorse Sargeant Nick Waters
  • Profile picture of Jack Heywood
    Dave's Dad Jack Heywood
  • Profile picture of Shane Briant
    Reichert Shane Briant
  • Profile picture of Ralph Cotterill
    Gen. Friedrich von Kressenstein Ralph Cotterill
  • Profile picture of Bill Kerr
    Gen. Sir Harry Chauvel Bill Kerr
  • Profile picture of Grant Piro
    Charlie Grant Piro
  • Profile picture of Tony Bonner
    Col. Murray Bourchier Tony Bonner

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Keywords

  • palestine
  • horseback riding
  • world war i
  • thirst
  • horse
  • infantry
  • water shortage
  • turkish army
  • 1910s