**Australia was “born” in Turkey.** This is a very interesting film that addresses Australia and New Zealand's joint participation in the First World War. Both countries had recently gained independence from the United Kingdom, there was no real sense of national identity and, despite the proximity of German colonies in Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands, there were many Australians who did not want to go…
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Mel Gibson
Frank Dunne
Mark Lee
Archy Hamilton
Bill Kerr
Jack
Harold Hopkins
Les McCann
Charles Lathalu Yunipingu
Zac
Heath Harris
Stockman
Ron Graham
Wallace Hamilton
Gerda Nicolson
Rose Hamilton
Robert Grubb
Billy
Tim McKenzie
Barney
David Argue
Snowy
Brian Anderson
Railway Foreman
Reg Evans
Athletics Official 1
Jack Giddings
Athletics Official 2
Dane Peterson
Announcer
Paul Linkson
Recruiting Officer
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FAQ about Gallipoli
What is Gallipoli about?
Two Australian sprinters face the brutal realities of war when they are sent to fight in the Gallipoli campaign in the Ottoman Empire during World War I.
When was Gallipoli released?
Gallipoli was released in 1981.
What genres does Gallipoli belong to?
Gallipoli is categorised as War, History, Drama.
Who stars in Gallipoli?
The cast of Gallipoli includes Mel Gibson, Mark Lee, Bill Kerr, Harold Hopkins, Charles Lathalu Yunipingu.