The Lighthorsemen
Seen it?1987 | 131 min | War, Drama, History
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history buffs. If you loved War Horse or The Longest Day, start here.
- The mood
- Intense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 11 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13: peril. Probably too much for younger kids.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
71% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
2 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$6 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 34K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Simon Wincer
- Peter PhelpsDave Mitchell
- Nick WatersLighthorse Sargeant
- Jack HeywoodDave's Dad
- Di O'ConnorDave's Mum
- Shane BriantReichert
- Ralph CotterillGen. Friedrich von Kressenstein
- Bill KerrGen. Sir Harry Chauvel
- Grant PiroCharlie
- Tony BonnerCol. Murray Bourchier
- Serge LazareffRankin