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Overview

User Rating:
6.1/10   1,079 votes
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Director:
Alister Grierson
Writers:
Alister Grierson (written by)
John Lonie (written by)
Contact:
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Release Date:
2007 (USA) more
Genre:
Action | Drama | War more
Tagline:
Mates Became Heroes. The Track Became Legend. more
Plot:
A bitter battle is fought between Australian and Japanese soldiers along the Kokoda trail in New Guinea during World War II. | full synopsis
Awards:
1 win & 6 nominations more
User Comments:
I wish there were more like "Kokoda" more

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)
Jack Finsterer ... Jack Scholt
Travis McMahon ... Darko

Simon Stone ... Max Scholt

Luke Ford ... Burke
Tom Budge ... Johnno

Steve Le Marquand ... Sam

Angus Sampson ... Dan

Christopher Baker ... Blue
Ewen Leslie ... Wilstead
Ben Barrack ... The Lieutenant
Shane Bourne ... The Doctor
William McInnes ... The Colonel
Darren Taylor ... Soldier - Forward Position
Lucas Stibbard ... Wounded Man
Jeffey Gunn ... Smiling PNG Stretcher Bearer
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Kokoda: 39th Battalion (UK)
Untitled Alister Grierson Project (Australia) (working title)
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Runtime:
Argentina:92 min | Australia:92 min
Country:
Australia
Language:
English | German
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
William McInnes did this movie for free. His part only required him to be on set for a day. In his own words he says: “I suppose in a minor way, doing this part is like tipping my hat to my father's generation. It's only a day's work and I decide to donate my fee to Legacy. So at least someone will get something out of it.” more
Goofs:
Continuity: After the Australians regroup after the first Japanese attack, Darko and Jack decide to find out what happened to Bluey. They both set out with rifles. However, in one of the subsequent shots Darko is clearly carrying a Bren light machine gun. In the next shot he is suddenly carrying a rifle again. more
Quotes:
[from trailer]
Dan: Suppose it'd be inappropriate to ask for leave on the grounds of compassion at this late juncture?
Sam: What grounds would they be then?
Dan: On the grounds that I don't wanna get me head blown off.
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22 out of 27 people found the following comment useful:-
I wish there were more like "Kokoda", 24 April 2006
8/10
Author: Peter Collins from Australia

After years of forgettable comedies, and unmeaning stories along comes something important - Kokoda. A daring, gritty, warts and all account of the harsh jungle environment our men were thrusts into as Australia's last line of defence against the Japanese Empire.

Excellently filmed and presented Kokoda delivers on most levels and despite the budget restrictions, and some shaky dialogue it overcome's all obstacles telling a personal, in your face account of brotherhood and the adversity of war, rather then a historical portrait.

This film is not for the squeamish, it has its gore but only adds to the realism of the events. The story is well rounded and never loses its grip, the performances are good too providing a solid 90 minutes of consequential drama.

Working with such a tight budget the cast and crew have done extremely well on this outing. This is the best Australian film I have seen in years, bar none. I wish we'd stop being so safe, I wish there were more Australian films like Kokoda.

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