Mel Gibson delivers an electrifying performance in Peter Weir's (Master And Commander, The Truman Show) compelling story of friendship and adventure between two Australian soldiers in 1915. They cross continents and great 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' compelling destiny as they become part of a legendary World War I confrontation between Australia and the German allied Turks. Starring Mel Gibson and Mark Lee.

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Gallipoli (1981)

War/Adventure/Drama · 1h 50m · 8/28/1981

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From a legend we'll always remember comes a story you'll never forget

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Mel Gibson delivers an electrifying performance in Peter Weir's (Master And Commander, The Truman Show) compelling story of friendship and adventure between two Australian soldiers in 1915. They cross continents and great 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' compelling destiny as they become part of a legendary World War I confrontation between Australia and the German allied Turks. Starring Mel Gibson and Mark Lee.

Status

Released

Language

English

Country

Australia

Production Companies

The Australian Film Commission, R & R Films

Budget

$2,600,000

Revenue

$5,732,587
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Cast
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Mark Lee

Archy Hamilton
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Bill Kerr

Jack
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Harold Hopkins

Les McCann
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Charles Lathalu Yunipingu

Zac (as Charles Yunupingu)
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Heath Harris

Stockman
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Ron Graham

Wallace Hamilton
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Gerda Nicolson

Rose Hamilton
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Mel Gibson

Frank Dunne
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Robert Grubb

Billy
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Tim McKenzie

Barney
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David Argue

Snowy
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Brian Anderson

Railway Foreman
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Reg Evans

Athletics Official 1
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Jack Giddy

Athletics Official 2
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Dane Peterson

Announcer
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Paul Linkson

Recruiting Officer
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Jenny Lovell

Waitress
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Steve Dodd

Billy Snakeskin
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Harold Baigent

Camel Driver
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Robyn Galwey

Mary
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Don Quin

Lionel
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Phyllis Burford

Laura
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Marjorie Irving

Gran
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John Murphy

Frank's Father
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Bill Hunter

Major Barton
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Diane Chamberlain

Mrs. Barton
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Peter Ford

Lt. Gray
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Ian Govett

Army Doctor
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Geoff Parry

Sgt. Sayers
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Clive Bennington

English Officer 1
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Giles Holland-Martin

English Officer 2
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Moshe Kedem

Egyptian Shopkeeper
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John Morris

Col. Robinson
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Don Barker

N.C.O. at Ball
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Kiwi White

Soldier on Beach
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Paul Sonkkila

Sniper
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Peter Lawless

Observer
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Saltbush Baldock

Sentry
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Les Dayman

Artillery Officer
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Stan Green

Sgt. Major
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Max Wearing

Col. White
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Graham Dow

General Gardner
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Peter R. House

Radio Officer
Crew
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Peter Weir

Director
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David Williamson

Writer
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Ernest Raymond

Writer
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Peter Weir

Writer
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Gallipoli

(Blu-ray, Keep Case (HD Slim, Low))

1/31/2023

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Gallipoli

(DVD, Keep Case (Std.))

6/26/1999

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Gallipoli

(DVD)

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Gallipoli

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Gallipoli

(DVD, Clamshell)

5/21/2013

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Gallipoli

(DVD)

12/13/2005

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Gallipoli

(DVD)

12/13/2005

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