· The Lighthorsemen · by Simon Wincer @ Duncan Library

This Oddball Adventure is set in Palestine during World War I. British forces have dueled the Germans and Turks to a standstill, and the commanders are looking for a way to break the deadlock. An Australian Light Horse regiment is brought into the fray, but their mounts represent both an advantage and a vulnerability: water is scarce, with many of the sources controlled by the enemy. If the Aussies advance and can’t secure a copious source of water for the horses, the result will be a catastrophe.

■ Title — The Lighthorsemen
■ Director — Simon Wincer
■ Cast — Peter Phelps, Nick Waters, John Larking
■ Rating — PG
■ ©1987 | 2h 11m | Drama, History, War