What is the movie The Lighthorsemen about?
Lighthorsemen, The. Film poster. The Lighthorsemen is a 1987 Australian World War I film directed by Simon Wincer. The film tells about the men of the Australian Light Horse who were involved in the 1917 Battle of Beersheeba.
What happened to Frank lighthorseman in WW1?
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.
What happened to the Australian Light Horse Regiment in 1917?
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. Palestine, 1917. The British advance has been stopped by the Turkish line running from Gaza to Beersheba.
How many horses were put down in the movie The Hound of the ride?
The film depicts a large use of horses and horse-riding and it has been noted that no horses were put-down nor injured during the making of this picture.
The Lighthorsemen (film) Jump to navigation Jump to search. The Lighthorsemen is a 1987 Australian feature film about the men of a World War I light horse unit involved in Sinai and Palestine Campaign’s 1917 Battle of Beersheeba.
What happened to the lighthorsemen?
The Lighthorsemen (1987) 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.
What awards did the movie The Lighthorsemen win?
The film won an AFI award in 1988 for Best Original Music Score and another for Best Achievement in Sound. It was also nominated for Best Achievement in Cinematography. The Lighthorsemen is included in the Australian Film Commission’s Top Australian films at the Australian box office list at number 83.
What happened to the four light horsemen?
The film follows four Australian cavalrymen (Frank, Scotty, Chiller, and Tas) in Palestine in 1917, part of the 4th Light Horse Brigade of the British and Commonwealth forces. When Frank is wounded and dies of his wounds, he is replaced by Dave.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9YiI9lhDYA