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Gallipoli (1981)

โ€œFrom a place you never heard of...a story you'll never forget.โ€

7.1/10 ยท 575 votes 1h 52m pg DramaHistoryWar

#15 of 42 films from 1981 #1658 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Peter Weir ยท Written by Peter Weir, David Williamson, Ernest Raymond

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Overview

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.

Cast

Mel Gibsonas Frank Dunne
Mark Leeas Archy Hamilton
Bill Kerras Jack
Harold Hopkinsas Les McCann
Charles Lathalu Yunipinguas Zac
Heath Harrisas Stockman
Ron Grahamas Wallace Hamilton
Gerda Nicolsonas Rose Hamilton
Robert Grubbas Billy
Tim McKenzieas Barney
David Argueas Snowy
Brian Andersonas Railway Foreman
Reg Evansas Athletics Official 1
Jack Giddingsas Athletics Official 2

Facts

Release dateAugust 13, 1981
Runtime112 min (1h 52m) โ€” about the same as the 1981 average of 108 min
GenresDrama, History, War
LanguageEN
Budget$2,600,000
Box office$17,400,000 (6.7ร— budget)
IMDbtt0082432

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Questions

How long is Gallipoli?
Gallipoli runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Is Gallipoli worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.1/10 across 575 votes, which places it #15 of 42 films released in 1981 in this index (top 67%) and #1658 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Gallipoli?
Gallipoli was directed by Peter Weir. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Dead Poets Society (1989), The Truman Show (1998), Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975).
Who stars in Gallipoli?
Mel Gibson as Frank Dunne; Mark Lee as Archy Hamilton; Bill Kerr as Jack; Harold Hopkins as Les McCann; Charles Lathalu Yunipingu as Zac; Heath Harris as Stockman.
What is Gallipoli rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Gallipoli?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/47557.

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