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Synopsis:
Patriotic Australians Mel Gibson and Mark Lee join the Anzac Army to fight during World War One, but soon find their youthful idealism eroded by the harsh reality of the conflict. Peter Weir's harrowing drama which patiently explores the soldier's lives before they head off to the Battle of Gallipoli in Turkey, creating a powerful anti-war message and exploring the nature of friendship. Bill Kerr, Robert Grubb and David Argue co-star
Cast:
Mel Gibson as Frank Dunne, Mark Lee as Archy Hamilton, Bill Kerr as Uncle Jack, David Argue as Snowy, Robert Grubb as Billy Lewis, Bill Hunter as Maj Barton, Charles Yunupingu, Tim McKenzie as Barney Wilson, Heath Harris, Ron Graham as Wallace Hamilton, Gerda Nicolson, Harold Hopkins as Les McCann, Reg Evans, Jack Giddy, Dane Peterson, Paul Linkson, Jenny Lovell, Steve Dodd, Harold Baigent, Robyn Galwey, Don Quin
Credits:
Peter Weir - Director, Scriptwriter, David Williamson - Scriptwriter, Francis O'Brien - Executive-Producer, Patricia Lovell - Producer, Robert Stigwood - Producer
