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Gallipoli (1981)

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Two Australian sprinters face the brutal realities of war when they are sent to fight in the Gallipoli campaign in Turkey during World War I.

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Nominated for 1 Golden Globe.

Another 11 wins & 4 nominations.

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Shortly after Archie and Frank arrive at Gallipoli, they cross through the trenches to try and take what they think is a shortcut to the beach, when the soldier guarding the point informs them it's a shortcut to "the bloody cemetery." The guard is ... ...

Quotes

Jack: What are your legs?
Archy Hamilton: Springs. Steel springs.
Jack: What are they going to do?
Archy Hamilton: Hurl me down the track.
Jack: How fast can you run?
Archy Hamilton: As fast as a leopard.
Jack: How fast are you going to run?
Archy Hamilton: As fast as a leopard!
Jack: Then let's see you do it!

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The Battle of the Nek was not a diversion for the British landing at Suvla, it was a diversion for an attack by New Zealand attack on Sari Bair.

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Genres

Adventure | Drama | History | War

Details

Release Date:

28 August 1981

Language

English

Country of Origin

Australia

Filming Locations

Farm Cove, South Australia, Australia

Box Office

Budget:

AUD 2,600,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$59,757 (USA) (30 August 1981)

Gross:

$5,732,587 (USA)

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