Jungle Patrol
“"This is how you go to war..."”
Synopsis
This black and white film was made by the Australian government to show Australia's contribution to the New Guinea campaign, for which they thought there had not been sufficient acknowledgement. Jungle Patrol follows the daily experiences of the soldiers, from their initial deployment in Port Moresby, then flying over the Owen Stanley Ranges on board the troop carrier 'Honeymoon Express', to their slog through jungle and steep terrain battling rain, mosquitoes and mud as they march from the Ramu 'Death' Valley up to rejoin their battalion at an outpost on Shaggy Ridge in the Finisterre Range.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tom Gurr
- Original Title
- Jungle Patrol
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 19m
- Production Studios
- Commonwealth Government of Australia, Ministry of Information
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom Gurr
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Tom Gurr
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jungle Patrol
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What is Jungle Patrol about?
This black and white film was made by the Australian government to show Australia's contribution to the New Guinea campaign, for which they thought there had not been sufficient acknowledgement. Jungle Patrol follows the daily experiences of the soldiers, from their initial deployment in Port Moresby, then flying over the Owen Stanley Ranges on board the troop carrier 'Honeymoon Express', to their slog through jungle and steep terrain battling rain, mosquitoes and mud as they march from the Ramu 'Death' Valley up to rejoin their battalion at an outpost on Shaggy Ridge in the Finisterre Range.
Who directed Jungle Patrol?
Jungle Patrol was directed by Tom Gurr.
Who stars in Jungle Patrol?
The principal cast of Jungle Patrol includes Peter Finch.
When was Jungle Patrol released and how long is it?
Jungle Patrol was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 19m.