William Kelly's War
“The war stole their youth, outlaws stole their future.”
Synopsis
When WW1 breaks out, farm boys, Billy (Josh Davis) and Jack Kelly (Mathew John Davis), along with their cousin, Paddy (Lachie Hume), sign up, and are shipped out to serve in Europe. With Billy a dead-eye shot with a rifle, the boys are soon set up as a sniper team, mowing down Germans and Turks like nobody’s business. They become heroes, but back home, the family farm is being circled by a gang of cattle thieves, meaning that even when the war ends, the blood is set to keep flowing.
Top Cast
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William Kelly
Mathew Davis
Jack Kelly
Lachlan Hume
Paddy
Tony Bonner
Mr. Kelly
Maureen Alford
Kath
Peter Berzanskis
Peter Burns
Helen Davis
Mrs. Marjorie Kelly
Tom Farrah
Ned Kennett
George Ivanoff
Major Jones
Dave Kenyon
Military Police Chaplain
Dead Kirkright
Will Kennett
Andrew Knight
ANZAC Prisoner
Troy Larkin
Cec Kennett
James Mason
Constable Jones
Tom McCathie
Tom Kennett
Ella McIlvena
Jess
Ben Prendergast
Constable Doyle
Mick Preston
Steven
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Geoff Davis
- Screenplay & Story
- Geoff Davis, Josh Davis, Mat Davis
- Original Score
- Phil Lambert
- Original Title
- William Kelly's War
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Avalon Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Geoff Davis
Geoff Davis, Josh Davis, Mat Davis
Phil Lambert
Damien Beebe
Digby Hogan, Andrew Knight
Phillip Avalon, John L. Bickford, Grant Bradley, Geoff Davis, James M. Vernon
Department Leadership Roster
Phillip Avalon
Producer
John L. Bickford
Producer
Geoff Davis
Producer
Damien Beebe
Director of Photography
Digby Hogan
Editor
Andrew Knight
Editor
Kelly Sheeran
Visual Effects Supervisor
Geoff Davis
Writer
Josh Davis
Writer
Mat Davis
Writer
Lav Bodnaruk
Producer
Michael Mier
Producer
Geoff Davis
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About William Kelly's War
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is William Kelly's War about?
When WW1 breaks out, farm boys, Billy (Josh Davis) and Jack Kelly (Mathew John Davis), along with their cousin, Paddy (Lachie Hume), sign up, and are shipped out to serve in Europe. With Billy a dead-eye shot with a rifle, the boys are soon set up as a sniper team, mowing down Germans and Turks like nobody’s business. They become heroes, but back home, the family farm is being circled by a gang of cattle thieves, meaning that even when the war ends, the blood is set to keep flowing.
Who directed William Kelly's War?
William Kelly's War was directed by Geoff Davis.
Who stars in William Kelly's War?
The principal cast of William Kelly's War includes Josh Davis, Mathew Davis, Lachlan Hume, Tony Bonner, Maureen Alford.
When was William Kelly's War released and how long is it?
William Kelly's War was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for William Kelly's War?
The original motion picture soundtrack for William Kelly's War was composed by Phil Lambert.
What is the age rating and content advisory for William Kelly's War?
William Kelly's War holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.).