Kapyong
“The Forgotten Battle of the Forgotten War”
Synopsis
On April 24, 1951, following a rout of the South Korean army, the Chinese People Volunteer Army pursued their enemy to the lines of Australian and Canadian troops still digging fall-back defences, 39 kilometres to the rear. Here, sometimes at the length of a bayonet, often in total darkness, individual was pitted against individual in a struggle between a superpower and a cluster of other nations from across the world. They fought for a valley, the ancient and traditional invasion route to Seoul. If it fell the southern capital and the war, was lost. The United Nations troops had the military advantage of the high ground and artillery support: the Chinese relied entirely on vastly superior numbers. As a result, young men from both sides found a battle which was very close and very personal. The Battle of Kapyong became the turning point of China's Fifth Offensive in that Korea spring... Written by John Lewis
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Type: Trailer • Published 2011-04-25
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dennis K. Smith
- Screenplay & Story
- Dennis K. Smith
- Original Title
- Kapyong
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 54m
- Production Studios
- Screen Australia, Film Victoria
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dennis K. Smith
Dennis K. Smith
Marcus Dineen, Tim Mummery
Uri Mizrahi
Department Leadership Roster
Dennis K. Smith
Director
Dennis K. Smith
Writer
Marcus Dineen
Director of Photography
Uri Mizrahi
Editor
Neil Angwin
Production Design
Chris Peters
Stunt Coordinator
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International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kapyong
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What is Kapyong about?
On April 24, 1951, following a rout of the South Korean army, the Chinese People Volunteer Army pursued their enemy to the lines of Australian and Canadian troops still digging fall-back defences, 39 kilometres to the rear. Here, sometimes at the length of a bayonet, often in total darkness, individual was pitted against individual in a struggle between a superpower and a cluster of other nations from across the world. They fought for a valley, the ancient and traditional invasion route to Seoul. If it fell the southern capital and the war, was lost. The United Nations troops had the military advantage of the high ground and artillery support: the Chinese relied entirely on vastly superior numbers. As a result, young men from both sides found a battle which was very close and very personal. The Battle of Kapyong became the turning point of China's Fifth Offensive in that Korea spring... Written by John Lewis
Who directed Kapyong?
Kapyong was directed by Dennis K. Smith.
Who stars in Kapyong?
The principal cast of Kapyong includes John Waters, Cory Corbett, Yuki Nagashima, Steven Carroll, Rick Tonna.
When was Kapyong released and how long is it?
Kapyong was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 54m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Kapyong?
Kapyong holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.).