The Lighthorsemen 37 years old
They did what they were told... They didn't know it was impossible!
Palestine, 1917. The British advance has been stopped by the Turkish line running from Gaza to Beersheba. The latest attack on Gaza has failed. The attacking forces included a regiment of Australian mounted infantry, the Light Horse... Lighthorseman Frank is wounded in a skirmish with Bedouin. He is replaced by a young soldier, Dave, who proves to be a crack shot, but reluctant to fire at the enemy. Dave proves himself during a German biplane attack. Recuperating in hospital, he meets a sympathetic nurse, Anne... The regiment is called upon for a bold flanking attack on Beersheba. But how do you convince the Turks the main attack will come at Gaza? And how do you attack across a desert without water?
Credits
The Lighthorsemen Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Peter Phelps He was 27, now 64 years old | as Dave Mitchell |
| Shane Briant He was 41, now 78 years old | as Reichert |
| Gary Sweet He was 30, now 67 years old | as Frank |
| Bill Kerr He was 65, now 102 years old | as General Harry Chauvel |
| John Haywood was 234, 73 years old when died | as Dave's Dad |
| Nick Waters | as Lighthorse Sargeant |
| John Larking He was 66, 76 years old when he died | as Stationmaster |
| Di O'Connor | as Dave's Mum |
The Lighthorsemen Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Dean Semler as Director of Photography. He was 45 (now 82) years old | Camera |
| Simon Wincer as Director. He was 45 (now 82) years old | Directing |
| Mario Millo as Original Music Composer. He was 32 (now 70) years old | Sound |
| Adrian Carr as Editor. | Editing |
| Bernard Hides as Production Design. | Art |
The Lighthorsemen (37 years)
They did what they were told... They didn't know it was impossible!
- Release day: Thursday, September 10, 1987
- Runtime: 131 minutes