Gallipoli (1981)
Directed by Peter Weir
this film stars Mel Gibson, Mark Lee and Bill Kerr. In 1915 two
Australian sprinters join the armed forces and are sent to Turkey as
part of the allied invasion of Gallipoli.
As with many war films
this is a classic coming of age story not just for the protagonists
but also for their country. There are some elements of the story
which are not historically accurate but otherwise the script is
really good. Making a film like this on a small budget and in
Australia is certainly a big achievement.
5/5
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