The Lighthorsemen(1987)
They did what they were told... They didn't know it was impossible!
The Lighthorsemen Synopsis
In 1917 when the British forces are bogged down in front of the Turkish and German lines in Palestine they rely on the Australian light horse regiment to break the deadlock.
The Lighthorsemen (1987) is a war, drama and history film directed by Simon Wincer, released on September 10, 1987 with a runtime of 2h 11m. It stars Peter Phelps, Nick Waters, Jack Heywood and Di O'Connor. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 40 ratings.
- Director:
- Simon Wincer
- Writers:
- Ian Jones
- Cinematographer:
- Dean Semler
- Composer:
- Mario Millo
- Production:
- FGH, Film Victoria, International Film Management, Picture Show, RKO Pictures, The Australian Film Commission
- Status:
- Released
The Lighthorsemen (1987) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Lighthorsemen before you stream it.
The Lighthorsemen Cast & Crew
Main cast
Peter Phelps
as Dave Mitchell
Nick Waters
as Lighthorse Sargeant
Jack Heywood
as Dave's Dad
- Di O'Connor
Di O'Connor
as Dave's Mum
Shane Briant
as Reichert
Ralph Cotterill
as Gen. Friedrich von Kressenstein
Bill Kerr
as Gen. Sir Harry Chauvel
Grant Piro
as Charlie
Tony Bonner
as Col. Murray Bourchier
Serge Lazareff
as Rankin
Gary Sweet
as Frank
John Walton
as Tas
Key crew
Directed by Simon Wincer, written by Ian Jones.
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The Lighthorsemen Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 40 ratings.
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The Lighthorsemen – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Lighthorsemen online?
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The Lighthorsemen (1987) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Foxtel Now and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fetch TV and Beamafilm. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Lighthorsemen?
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The main cast of The Lighthorsemen (1987) includes Peter Phelps, Nick Waters, Jack Heywood, Di O'Connor and Shane Briant. The film was directed by Simon Wincer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Lighthorsemen released?
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The Lighthorsemen was released on September 10, 1987 and runs for 2h 11m.
Is The Lighthorsemen worth watching?
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The Lighthorsemen (1987) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 40 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy war, drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Lighthorsemen?
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Yes. The official The Lighthorsemen trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.