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Gallipoli is a 1981 Australian war drama film directed by Peter Weir and produced by Patricia Lovell and Robert Stigwood, starring Mel Gibson and Mark Lee. The film revolves around several young men from Western Australia who enlist in the Australian Army during World War I.
Two Australian sprinters face the brutal realities of war when they are sent to fight in the Gallipoli campaign in Turkey during World War I. The story of a group of young Australian men who leave their various backgrounds behind and sign up to join the ANZACs in World War I.
Aug 28, 1981 · Gallipoli: Directed by Peter Weir. With Mark Lee, Bill Kerr, Harold Hopkins, Charles Lathalu Yunipingu. Two Australian sprinters face the brutal realities of war when they are sent to fight in the Gallipoli campaign in Turkey during World War I.
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- Adventure, Drama, History
- Peter Weir
- 1981-08-28
Oct 4, 2023 · Gallipoli, a critically acclaimed war film directed by Peter Weir, has been captivating audiences since its release in 1981. Set during World War I, the movie takes us on a journey with two young Australian men who enlist in the army and find themselves caught up in the ill-fated Battle of Gallipoli.
Gallipoli tells the tale of two young soldiers, Archy Hamilton (Mark Lee) and Frank Dunne (Mel Gibson). Each competitive runners, their initial rivalry soon transforms into a close friendship – or, rather, mateship. They each join the Anzacs, but Weir luxuriates in the quotidian details of their lives rather than rushing into battle.
- Dave Crewe
A powerful, poignant story focusing on the friendship of two West Australian youths. Set on the fields of Gallipoli in World War I.
Apr 15, 2015 · ‘Gallipoli’ represents the Australian film industry at the height of its power. Peter Weir’s direction is exacting and classical, managing to make the period setting and landscapes feel vitally modern, even 34 years after it was made.
