Mel Gibson delivers an electrifying performance in director Peter Weir's compelling story of friendship and adventure between two Australian soldiers in 1915. They cross continents and great oceans, climb the pyramids and walk through the ancient sands of Egypt to join their regiment at the fateful battle of Gallipoli. The echoes of history blend with the friends' compelling destiny as they become part of a legendary World War I confrontation between Australia and the German allied Turks - a battle that is the Antipodean equivalent of the Alamo.
Directed by
Peter Weir
Written by
Peter Weir (story); David Williamson.
Starring
Mark Lee (Archy Hamilton); Bill Kerr (Jack); Harold Hopkins (Les McCann); Charles Lathalu Yunipingli (Zac (as Charles Yunupingu)); Heath Harris (Stockman); Ron Graham (Wallace Hamilton); Gerda Nicolson (Rose Hamilton); Mel Gibson (Frank Dunne); Robert Grubb (Billy); Tim McKenzie (Barney); David Argue (Snowy); Brian Anderson (Railway Foreman); Reg Evans (Athletics Official 1); Jack Giddy (Athletics Official 2); Dane Peterson (Announcer). Please contact SFC to add other cast members and characters.
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