From a place you’ve never heard of, comes a story you’ll never forget
1981
110 Minutes
Feature, PG
Available on DVD
This movie, starring Mel Gibson, is a popular war drama than has several running scenes. The story follows two idealistic young friends who join the Australian Army in World War I and fight the doomed battle of Gallipoli in Turkey. Set in 1915, the main running sequece is of the two main characters involved in a foot race near the beginning of the film. Directed by Peter Weir who is also credited with writing along with David Williamson, a book by the same title was written based on the screenplay by Jack Bennett, music by Brian May. Amazon.com offers this film in VHS, VHS widescreen, and DVD format. For complete cast information, scene, reviews, links, and DVD details see this Gallipoli site. Below is a film trailer:
