The Lighthorsemen (1988)

  • PG-13
  • 04/08/1988 (US)
  • War, Drama, History
  • 2h 11m

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

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.

Simon Wincer

Director

Ian Jones

Writer

Cast

Peter Phelps's headshot

Peter Phelps

Dave Mitchell
Nick Waters's headshot

Nick Waters

Lighthorse Sargeant
John Larking's headshot

John Larking

Stationmaster
Jack Heywood's headshot

Jack Heywood

Dave's Dad
Di O'Connor's headshot

Di O'Connor

Dave's Mum
Shane Briant's headshot

Shane Briant

Reichert
Ralph Cotterill's headshot

Ralph Cotterill

Gen. Friedrich von Kressenstein
Bill Kerr's headshot

Bill Kerr

Gen. Sir Harry Chauvel

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