The Lighthorsemen
“They did what they were told... They didn't know it was impossible!”
Synopsis
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.
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Top Cast
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Peter Phelps
Dave Mitchell
Nick Waters
Lighthorse Sargeant
Jack Heywood
Dave's Dad
Di O'Connor
Dave's Mum
Shane Briant
Reichert
Ralph Cotterill
Gen. Friedrich von Kressenstein
Bill Kerr
Gen. Sir Harry Chauvel
Grant Piro
Charlie
Tony Bonner
Col. Murray Bourchier
Serge Lazareff
Rankin
Gary Sweet
Frank
John Walton
Tas
Tim McKenzie
Chiller
Jon Blake
Scotty
Matthew Randell
British Sergeant
Peter Douglas
Cockney Lance Corporal
Patrick Frost
Sgt. Ted Seager
Adrian Wright
Lawson
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 8, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Simon Wincer
- Screenplay & Story
- Ian Jones
- Original Score
- Mario Millo
- Original Title
- The Lighthorsemen
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
- Production Studios
- FGH, Film Victoria, International Film Management, Picture Show, RKO Pictures, The Australian Film Commission
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Simon Wincer
Ian Jones
Mario Millo
Dean Semler
Adrian Carr
Antony I. Ginnane
Department Leadership Roster
Simon Wincer
Director
Ian Jones
Writer
Dean Semler
Director of Photography
Adrian Carr
Editor
Mario Millo
Original Music Composer
Bernard Hides
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lighthorsemen
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What is The Lighthorsemen about?
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.
Who directed The Lighthorsemen?
The Lighthorsemen was directed by Simon Wincer.
Who stars in The Lighthorsemen?
The principal cast of The Lighthorsemen includes Peter Phelps, Nick Waters, Jack Heywood, Di O'Connor, Shane Briant.
When was The Lighthorsemen released and how long is it?
The Lighthorsemen was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 2h 11m.
Who composed the musical score for The Lighthorsemen?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lighthorsemen was composed by Mario Millo.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Lighthorsemen?
The Lighthorsemen holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).