Two Australian sprinters face the brutal realities of war when they are sent to fight in the Gallipoli campaign in the Ottoman Empire during World War I.

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Additions: August 2020
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Australian New Wave
Position 18

Credits

Crew

DirectorPeter Weir

WriterDavid Williamson

CinematographerRussell Boyd

Composer

Brian May, Tommaso Albinoni, Jean-Michel Jarre

EditorWilliam M. Anderson

ProducerPatricia Lovell, Robert Stigwood

Cast

Mel Gibsonas Frank Dunne

Mark Leeas Archy Hamilton

Bill Kerras Jack

Harold Hopkinsas Les McCann

Charles Lathalu Yunipinguas Zac

Heath Harrisas Stockman

Ron Grahamas Wallace Hamilton

Gerda Nicolsonas Rose Hamilton

Robert Grubbas Billy

Tim McKenzieas Barney

David Argueas Snowy

Brian Andersonas Railway Foreman

Reg Evansas Athletics Official 1

Jack Giddingsas Athletics Official 2

Dane Petersonas Announcer

Paul Linksonas Recruiting Officer

Jenny Lovellas Waitress

Steve Doddas Billy Snakeskin

Harold Baigentas Camel Driver

Robyn Galweyas Mary

Double Feature

Streaming now, and why it pairs with this film

Picnic at Hanging Rock1975

Both directed by Peter Weir

Or

The Last Wave1977Both directed by Peter Weir
The Cars That Ate Paris1974Both directed by Peter Weir