The Lighthorsemen (1987)
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67% of critics liked it
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91% of users liked it
(339 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
- Directed By
- Simon Wincer
- Written By
- Ian Jones
- Genres
- Drama, Action & Adventure
PG,
- In Theaters
- Sep 10, 1987 Wide
Critic Reviews
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Don Groves, sbs.com.au
Creaky Australian WWI saga doesn't improve with age.
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Clint Morris, Moviehole
Powerful Australian war-classic with a bevy of great performances
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Chuck Rudolph, Matinee Magazine
A solid war film that builds to a riveting climax.
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Cast
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Jon Blake
as Scotty
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Peter Phelps
as Dave Mitchell
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Tony Bonner
as Lt. Col. (Swagman Bill) Bourchier
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Bill Kerr
as Lt. Gen. Sir Harry Chauvel
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John Walton
as Tas
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Anthony Andrews
as Maj. Meinertzhagen
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Gary Sweet
as Frank
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Tim McKenzie (II)
as Chiller
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Sigrid Thornton
as Anne
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Jerome Anthony Hawkins
as Gen. Sir Edmund Allenby
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Gerard Kennedy
as Ismet Bey
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Shane Briant
as Reichert
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Serge Lazareff
as Rankin
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Ralph Cotterill
as Von Kressenstein
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Grant Piro
as Charlie
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Patrick Frost
as Sgt. Ted Seager
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Adrian Wright
as Lawson
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Anne Scott-Pendlebury
as Nursing Sister
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Brenton Whittle
as Padre
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Jon Sidney
as Grant
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Graham Dow
as Hodgson
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James Wright
as Fitzgerald
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Gary Stalker
as Nobby
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Scott Bradley
as Lt. Burton
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Peter Merrill
as Young German Officer
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Peter Browne
as Arch
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David Bracks
as Turkish Range Finder
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Robert Simper
as German Trench Officer
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Nick Waters
as Lighthorse Sergeant
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Bill Stacey
as German Artillery Officer
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Steve Bastoni
as Turkish Demolition Soldier
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John Heywood
as Dave's Dad
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John Larking
as Station Master
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Di O'Connor
as Dave's Mum
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John Kelly
as British Major
