The Lighthorsemen (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?
Cast
Dave Mitchell
Lighthorse Sargeant
Rankin
Frank
Tas
Chiller
Scotty
British Sergeant
Cockney Lance Corporal
Sgt. Ted Seager
Lawson
Farrier Sergeant
Stationmaster
Armourer Sergeant
Anne
Sister
Bugler
Padre
Maj. Richard Meinertzhagen
Allenby
Dying Turk
Trooper at Ruins
British Major
Dave's Dad
Ismet Bey
Grant
Hodgson
Cpl. Nobby
Chauvel's Aide
Allenby's Sigs Officer
Lt. Frank Burton
German Artillery Officer
Turkish Range Finder
Dave's Mum
Turkish Officer
Ambulance Driver
German Trench Officer
Turkish Demolition Soldier
Young German Officer
Arch
Ambulance Officer
'A' Trooper
Trooper In Demolition Room
'A' Trooper
Reichert
'A' Trooper
'A' Trooper
'A' Trooper
'A' Trooper
'A' Trooper
'A' Trooper
'A' Trooper
'A' Trooper
'A' Trooper
'A' Trooper
Gen. Friedrich von Kressenstein
'A' Trooper
'A' Trooper
'A' Trooper
'A' Trooper
'A' Trooper
Daughter (uncredited)
Gen. Sir Harry Chauvel
Charlie
Col. Murray Bourchier
Crew
Director
Writer
Director of Photography
Editor
Original Music Composer
Production Design
Stunts
Executive Producer
Associate Producer