The Lighthorsemen Poster

The Lighthorsemen

60.74% | September 10, 1987 | War, Drama, History

Palestine, 1917. The British advance has been stopped by the Turkish line running from Gaza to Beersheba. The latest attack on Gaza has failed. The attacking forces included a regiment of Australian mounted infantry, the Light Horse... Lighthorseman Frank is wounded in a skirmish with Bedouin. He is replaced by a young soldier, Dave, who proves to be a crack shot, but reluctant to fire at the enemy. Dave proves himself during a German biplane attack. Recuperating in hospital, he meets a sympathetic nurse, Anne... The regiment is called upon for a bold flanking attack on Beersheba. But how do you convince the Turks the main attack will come at Gaza? And how do you attack across a desert without water?

Featured Crew

Simon Wincer
Director
Lloyd Ventry
Stunts
Antony I. Ginnane
Executive Producer

Cast

Peter Phelps
Peter Phelps
Dave Mitchell
Nick Waters
Nick Waters
Lighthorse Sargeant
John Larking
John Larking
Stationmaster
Jack Heywood
Jack Heywood
Dave's Dad
Di O'Connor
Di O'Connor
Dave's Mum