| Description |
2 videodiscs (DVD) (107 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in |
| Summary |
A compelling story of friendship and adventure between two Australian soldiers in 1915. They cross continents and oceans, climb the pyramids and walk through the ancient sands of Egypt to join their regiment at the fateful battle of Gallipoli. The echoes of history blend with the friends' extraordinary destiny as they become part of a legendary World War 1 confrontation between Australia and the German-allied Turks |
| Notes |
Special features: Disc 1: Theatrical trailer ; Filmographies on director Peter Weir, writer David Williamson, cinemotographer Russell Boyd, and cast Mel Gibson and Mark Lee. -- Disc 2: The Murdoch Letter - In 1915 Keith Murdoch wrote a letter to the British Prime Minister that changed the course of the campaign. A description of this historic event is introduced by Dame Elizabeth Murdoch ; Interviews with Peter Weir and Mel Gibson ; Documentary - "Boys of the Dardanelles" made by the Australian War Memorial ; In-depth Gallipoli material on runners, diggers, food and experiences from the war ; Photo gallery ; DVD-ROM Teacher's aides |
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Censorship classification: PG |
| Credits |
Directed by Peter Weir ; based on a story by Peter Weir ; produced by Robert Stigwood and Patricia Lovell ; screenplay by David Williamson ; original Music by Brian May, non-original music by Tomaso Albinoni, Georges Bizet & Jean-Michel Jarre ; cinematography by Russell Boyd |
| Cast |
Mark Lee, Mel Gibson, Bill Kerr, Charles Lathalu Yunipingli, Bill Hunter, Robert Grubb, Tim McKenzie, David Argue |
| Notes |
Originally produced as a motion picture: Australia : Associated R&R Films, c1981 |
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Dolby digital 5.1 surround ; Region 4 PAL |
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DVD. Region unspecified |
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In English with optional English subtitles for the hearing impaired |
| Subject |
Feature films -- Australia.
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World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Turkey -- Gallipoli Peninsula -- Drama.
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| Genre/Form |
Films for the hearing impaired.
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Video recordings.
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Drama.
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| Author |
Weir, Peter, 1944-
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Williamson, David, 1942 February 24-
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Lovell, Patricia.
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Stigwood, Robert, 1934-2016.
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Lee, Mark, 1958-
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Gibson, Mel.
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