The Lighthorsemen (1987)

67% of critics liked it
(6 reviews)
92% of users liked it
(327 ratings)

An elite Australian cavalry unit attacks the Turkish-held stronghold of Beersheba in this World War I adventure drama. Four friends goes through the trials of battle in this epic $10 million production. The Australians resent being led by the British who continually misuse the cavalry. They conspire… More An elite Australian cavalry unit attacks the Turkish-held stronghold of Beersheba in this World War I adventure drama. Four friends goes through the trials of battle in this epic $10 million production. The Australians resent being led by the British who continually misuse the cavalry. They conspire to strike out on their own to prove their effectiveness and drive the Turkish hordes from the desert town. ~ Dan Pavlides, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: PG, 1 hr. 56 min.
Directed By: Simon Wincer
Written By: Ian Jones
Genres: Drama, Action & Adventure

In Theaters: Sep 10, 1987 Wide

Critic Reviews

Don Groves, sbs.com.au
Creaky Australian WWI saga doesn't improve with age.
Clint Morris, Moviehole
Powerful Australian war-classic with a bevy of great performances
Chuck Rudolph, Matinee Magazine
A solid war film that builds to a riveting climax.

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Cast

            Jon Blake as Scotty

            Peter Phelps as Dave Mitchell

            Tony Bonner as Lt. Col. (Swagman Bill) Bourchier

            Bill Kerr as Lt. Gen. Sir Harry Chauvel

            John Walton as Tas

            Anthony Andrews as Maj. Meinertzhagen

            Gary Sweet as Frank

            Tim McKenzie (II) as Chiller

            Sigrid Thornton as Anne

            Jerome Anthony Hawkins as Gen. Sir Edmund Allenby

            Gerard Kennedy as Ismet Bey

            Shane Briant as Reichert

            Serge Lazareff as Rankin

            Ralph Cotterill as Von Kressenstein

            Grant Piro as Charlie

            Patrick Frost as Sgt. Ted Seager

            Adrian Wright as Lawson

            Anne Scott-Pendlebury as Nursing Sister

            Brenton Whittle as Padre

            Jon Sidney as Grant

            Graham Dow as Hodgson

            James Wright as Fitzgerald

            Gary Stalker as Nobby

            Scott Bradley as Lt. Burton

            Peter Merrill as Young German Officer

            Peter Browne as Arch

            David Bracks as Turkish Range Finder

            Robert Simper as German Trench Officer

            Nick Waters as Lighthorse Sergeant

            Bill Stacey as German Artillery Officer

            Steve Bastoni as Turkish Demolition Soldier

            John Heywood as Dave's Dad

            John Larking as Station Master

            Di O'Connor as Dave's Mum

            John Kelly as British Major
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