The Lighthorsemen
They did what they were told... They didn't know it was impossible!
WarDramaHistorypalestinehorseback ridingworld war ithirsthorseinfantrywater shortageturkish army1910s
A historical war drama about an Australian cavalry unit's daring charge against impossible odds in WWI Palestine, balancing heroism with the brutal realities of combat.
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.
Essence
Ensemble
Peter Phelps
Dave Mitchell
Nick Waters
Lighthorse Sargeant
John Larking
Stationmaster
Jack Heywood
Dave's Dad
Di O'Connor
Dave's Mum
Shane Briant
Reichert
Ralph Cotterill
Gen. Friedrich von Kressenstein
Bill Kerr
Gen. Sir Harry Chauvel
Grant Piro
Charlie
Tony Bonner
Col. Murray Bourchier
Serge Lazareff
Rankin
Gary Sweet
Frank
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