Movie

The Lighthorsemen

1987 · 131 min

A dusty, sun-baked war epic that builds patiently toward a thundering horseback charge, mixing mateship and loss with old-fashioned heroic sweep.

Tagline: They did what they were told... They didn't know it was impossible!
Overview: 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.
How it feels: Earnest, tense, melancholic and warm. Measured and needs your attention.
About: War, friendship, survival, coming-of-age
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore and language. No sexual content.
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Tone: earneststrength 3 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: war
friendship
survival
coming-of-age
loyalty
Places: wilderness
military
Era: period
Audience: teen
Form: true story
ensemble
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex none