A powerful anti-war statement is made in this Golden Globe nominated film about the mateship between two Australian lads who meet during a race, join the Lighthorse regiment, and become a part of the Gallipoli campaign in 1915. Stars Mel Gibson, Mark Lee, Bill Kerr. Winner – AFI Award for Best Film Winner – AFI Award for Best Director (Peter Weir) Winner – AFI Award for Best Actor in a Lead Role (Mel Gibson) Winner – AFI Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Bill Hunter) Winner – AFI Award for Best Screenplay (David Williamson) Winner – AFI Award for Best Achievement in Sound (Don Connolly, Greg Bell, Peter Fenton) Winner – AFI Award for Best Achievement in Editing (William M. Anderson) Winner – AFI Award for Best Acheivement in Cinematography (Russel Boyd) Winner – ACS Award for Cinematographer of the year (Russel Boyd) Winner – Australian Writers’ Guild Awgie Award for Feature Film – Original