The Lighthorsemen

The Lighthorsemen

1987 · 131 min · EN · PG-13 · 6.1 (41 votes)
Dir. Simon Wincer · Starring Peter Phelps, Nick Waters, Jack Heywood, Di O'Connor, Shane Briant, Ralph Cotterill · Music Mario Millo

“They did what they were told... They didn't know it was impossible!”

WarDramaHistory

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.

VIBE

A sweeping, dusty epic of men and horses battling the elements and the enemy. It's a stark portrayal of desert warfare, focusing on the grit and determination required to survive against overwhelming odds.

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