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The Lighthorsemen

  • 19871987
  • PGPG
  • 2h 11m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
1.8K
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The Lighthorsemen (1987)
  • Drama
  • War
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.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.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.
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
1.8K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Simon Wincer
  • Writer
    • Ian Jones(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Peter Phelps
    • Nick Waters
    • John Larking
Top credits
  • Director
    • Simon Wincer
  • Writer
    • Ian Jones(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Peter Phelps
    • Nick Waters
    • John Larking
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 29User reviews
    • 19Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 1 nomination

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    Top cast

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    Peter Phelps
    Peter Phelps
    • Daveas Dave
    Nick Waters
    Nick Waters
    • Lighthorse Sgt.as Lighthorse Sgt.
    John Larking
    • Station Masteras Station Master
    Jack Heywood
    Jack Heywood
    • Dave's Dadas Dave's Dad
    • (as John Heywood)
    Di O'Connor
    • Dave's Mumas Dave's Mum
    Shane Briant
    Shane Briant
    • Reichertas Reichert
    Ralph Cotterill
    Ralph Cotterill
    • Von Kressensteinas Von Kressenstein
    Bill Kerr
    Bill Kerr
    • Chauvelas Chauvel
    Grant Piro
    Grant Piro
    • Charlieas Charlie
    Tony Bonner
    Tony Bonner
    • Bourchieras Bourchier
    Serge Lazareff
    • Rankinas Rankin
    Gary Sweet
    Gary Sweet
    • Frankas Frank
    John Walton
    • Tasas Tas
    Tim McKenzie
    • Chilleras Chiller
    Jon Blake
    Jon Blake
    • Scottyas Scotty
    Matthew Randell
    • British Sgt.as British Sgt.
    Peter Douglas
    • Cockney Lance Corp.as Cockney Lance Corp.
    Patrick Frost
    • Sgt. Ted Seageras Sgt. Ted Seager
    • Director
      • Simon Wincer
    • Writer
      • Ian Jones(screenplay by)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The film depicts a large use of horses and horse-riding and it has been noted that no horses were put-down nor injured during the making of this picture.
    • Goofs
      At the rest camp just after the 2 soldiers pass the British Major and addresses the Colonel about the men wearing shorts at the end the Colonel calls the Major 'Sir', this wouldn't happen as a Colonel is a higher rank to Major.
    • Quotes

      Dave: Hey, Scotty, you're not Scotch, are you?

      Scotty: No.

      Dave: Then, why do they call you Scotty?

      [Scotty thinks]

      Scotty: Cause I'm Irish.

    • Alternate versions
      UK versions are cut by 6 secs to remove cruel horsefalls.
    • Connections
      Edited into The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles: Palestine, October 1917 (1993)
    • Soundtracks
      AUSTRALIA WILL BE THERE
      Music and lyrics by W.W. 'Skipper' Francis

      By Arrangement with Allans Music (Australia) Pty. Limited

    User reviews29

    Review
    Top review
    Slow at first, incredibly intense at the end.
    This movie also has to go on my "desert island" list. What most people will say is that the first hour is about as exciting as watching paint dry, which is true to a point. But wars are often played like chess, and if you don't know the board you'll never understand the game. It's therefore necessary, though somewhat tedious, to show the situation, terrain, weather, and overall political climate to get to the historical charge. The Germans are played perhaps a little too stiffly, and the one Aussie who couldn't shoot a human and became a medic was perhaps given a little too much screen time. As for the charge itself, you can hear your heart beating faster as you literally smell the sweat from the horses. The two-mile charge against an entrenched enemy supported with machine gun, razor wire, and cannon is intense beyond words, and stands as some of the most awesome cinematography I've ever seen. Actual casualty stats are listed, which are surprisingly low. As for how the horses were handled, not one was injured-a feat you'll scarcely believe after having seen the charge. The Lighthorsemen, unlike Gallipoli, is well worth a look. -Chuck
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    • cannibalchuck
    • Aug 6, 2004

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 8, 1988 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Australia
    • Official sites
      • South Australian Film Corporation
      • Umbrella Entertainment - Blu Ray
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Light Horse Men
    • Filming locations
      • St. Kilda, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
    • Production companies
      • FGH
      • Film Victoria
      • International Film Management
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • A$10,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $33,779
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $23,645
      • Apr 10, 1988
    • Gross worldwide
      • $33,779
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 11 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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