1915 (1982)
Director: Chris Thomson, Di Drew Writer: Peter Yeldham, Roger MacDonald Cast: Scott Burgess, Scott McGregor, Lorraine Bayly, Gary Holmes, Bill Hunter Synopsis: 1915. When innocence was lost forever in the horror of war. A classic Australian World War I saga, 1915 captures the hopes and heartaches of innocent country boys as they embark on the greatest and worst adventure of their lives. They face the filthy deprivations and shocking savagery of trench warfare, while taking part in the historic battle of Gallipoli. Best mates Billy and Walter have forged their friendship fighting over girls, racing each other on horseback and dreaming of excitement - but their biggest challenge awaits them in a war unfolding on the other side of a changing world. Caught up in the glamour of soldiering and the naïve enthusiasm to defend God, King and Country, the young men enlist in the army to prove themselves glorious heroes in the "war to end all wars." Instead, the grotesque, bloody horror will scar them for the rest of their lives, haunting them to ponder, "What did we achieve?" |
