Attack Force Z 42 years old

Mel Gibson blasting his way to hell and back

Attack Force Z

Tim Burstall directs then-up-and-comers Mel Gibson and Sam Neill in this action-packed Cannes Film Festival selection about the grim realities of World War II, a gritty drama based on actual events. Sent to rescue survivors from the site of a plane crash in the South Pacific, Capt. P.G. Kelly (Gibson) and his elite squad of Australian commandos must keep tabs on a defecting Japanese official who could hold the secret to peace.

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Attack Force Z Cast

Name Character
Sam Neill He was 34, now 77 years old as Sergeant Costello
Mel Gibson He was 26, now 68 years old as Captain Kelly
Chris Haywood He was 33, now 76 years old as Able Seaman A.D. 'Sparrer' Bird
John Waters He was 36, 19 years old when he died as Sub Lt. Ted 'Kingo' King
Sylvia Chang She was 28, now 71 years old as Chien Hua
John Phillip Law He was 44, 70 years old when he died as Lieutenant Veitch

Attack Force Z Crew

Name Department
Roger Marshall as Screenplay. He was 48 (now 90) years old Writing
Tim Burstall as Director. He was 55 (76) years old when He died Directing
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Attack Force Z (42 years)

Mel Gibson blasting his way to hell and back

  • Release day: Tuesday, June 01, 1982
  • Runtime: 93 minutes
  • Revenue: 88000.00