Australian WW2 films?

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Australian WW2 films?

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Post by Navy Vet » 22 Oct 2012, 12:59

Any movies about the Aussie/NZ aspect of the war?

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Post by Richie B » 22 Oct 2012, 17:33

Here's one

Kokoda: 39th Battalion

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0481390/

and some more mentioned here [not all WW2 BTW]

http://allaboutwarmovies.com/2010/12/21 ... es-a-list/

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Post by Trackhead M2 » 24 Oct 2012, 01:00

Navy Vet wrote:Any movies about the Aussie/NZ aspect of the war?
Dear NV,
Try Force Z, The Desert Rats, and just about anything with Chips Rafferty.
Not that they don't do WW 2 movies, the Aussies have a unique feel for WW 1. Think The Lighthorsemen, Anzacs, and Gallipoli.
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Post by Navy Vet » 24 Oct 2012, 06:41

I've seen "Gallipoli" and have "Desert Rats" in my queue, thanks for the others.
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Post by Trackhead M2 » 24 Oct 2012, 17:28

Navy Vet wrote:I've seen "Gallipoli" and have "Desert Rats" in my queue, thanks for the others.
Dear NV,
No worries, enjoy them all. Check Anzacs and Lighthorsemen for a hidden actor from Mad Max the Road Warrior.
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Post by Venttiseiska » 25 Oct 2012, 05:02

How about "The Last Bullet" ? http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0113606/

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Post by BillHermann » 26 Oct 2012, 15:25

Kokoda is a great film,

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Post by phylo_roadking » 26 Oct 2012, 21:45

Don't forget "A Town Like Alice" :wink:

(The original Virginia McKenna/ Peter Finch one, I mean :P)
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Post by Navy Vet » 27 Oct 2012, 01:21

That one's on Netflix, no DVD just online.
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Post by Dan W. » 28 Oct 2012, 17:56

Do not miss this film from 1982:

The Highest Honor

Based on a true story.

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Post by Navy Vet » 28 Oct 2012, 20:48

Venttiseiska wrote:How about "The Last Bullet" ? http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0113606/
Dan W. wrote:Do not miss this film from 1982: The Highest Honor
Based on a true story.
I can't find these on DVD or online anywhere.
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Post by Dan W. » 28 Oct 2012, 22:48

It's available in VHS and non-USA format on DVD for 20.99

If your DVD player will play any format this film is worth 20.99, I've seen it a couple time on VHS and would like to see it again.

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Post by Lornito Uriarte Mahinay Jr. » 11 Jan 2013, 19:59

Sisters of War, a recent film. :)
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Post by Trackhead M2 » 12 Jan 2013, 18:55

Dan W. wrote:Do not miss this film from 1982:

The Highest Honor

Based on a true story.
Did they land or are they Aussie Cockleshell heroes?
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Post by Trackhead M2 » 12 Jan 2013, 18:58

Lornito Uriarte Mahinay Jr. wrote:Sisters of War, a recent film. :)
Dear LUM,
What theater of war does it take place in?
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