Forty Thousand Horsemen
“THRILLING! BATTLING! LOVING!”
Synopsis
Charles Chauvel's 1940 cinematic tribute to the mounted troops of the Australian Light Horse regiments is a rousing call to arms, giving life to the heroic tales of mateship during the Great War.
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FORTY THOUSAND HORSEMAN TRAILEROfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-01-06
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Grant Taylor
Red Gallagher
Betty Bryant
Juliet Rouget
Chips Rafferty
Jim
Pat Twohill
Larry
Joe Valli
Scotty
Harvey Adams
Von Hausen
Eric Reiman
Von Schiller
Albert C. Winn
Sheik Abu
Kenneth Brampton
German Officer
John Fleeting
Captain Gordon
Harry Abdy
Paul Rouget
Norman Maxwell
Ismet
Pat Penny
Captain Seidi
Charles Zoli
Cafe Proprietor
Claude Turton
Othman
Theo Lianos
Abdul
Roy Mannix
Light Horse Sergeant
Edna Emmett
Dancing Girl
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 14, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Chauvel
- Screenplay & Story
- Elsa Chauvel
- Original Title
- Forty Thousand Horsemen
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, German, French, Italian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Chauvel
Elsa Chauvel, Charles Chauvel
George Heath
William Shepherd
Charles Chauvel
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Chauvel
Director
William Shepherd
Editor
Charles Chauvel
Writer
Elsa Chauvel
Screenplay
Charles Chauvel
Producer
George Heath
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Forty Thousand Horsemen
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What is Forty Thousand Horsemen about?
Charles Chauvel's 1940 cinematic tribute to the mounted troops of the Australian Light Horse regiments is a rousing call to arms, giving life to the heroic tales of mateship during the Great War.
Who directed Forty Thousand Horsemen?
Forty Thousand Horsemen was directed by Charles Chauvel.
Who stars in Forty Thousand Horsemen?
The principal cast of Forty Thousand Horsemen includes Grant Taylor, Betty Bryant, Chips Rafferty, Pat Twohill, Joe Valli.
When was Forty Thousand Horsemen released and how long is it?
Forty Thousand Horsemen was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Forty Thousand Horsemen?
Forty Thousand Horsemen holds official age classifications: CA: 14A.