Gallipoli (1981): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Gallipoli is a 1981 adventure drama directed by Peter Weir, starring Mark Lee and Mel Gibson. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes and earned $5.7 million worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Foreign Film at the Golden Globes 1982. Critics gave it 65 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 50m (110 min)
- Director
- Peter Weir
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
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What Is Gallipoli About?
The premise of Gallipoli without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The film explores the brutal World War I battle of Gallipoli, presenting perspectives from both Turkish and Allied forces. Through expert analysis, historical diaries, and immersive 3-D simulations, the story unfolds on the war-torn beaches. Location filming and underwater photography vividly recreate the epic struggle and the devastating impact on the soldiers involved.
Gallipoli Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- world war one
- british army
- 1910s
- egypt
- male nudity
- ottoman empire
- automatic gunfire
- world war one soldier
- reference to jungle book the novel
- reference to kipling's jungle book
- trainhopping
- freighthopping
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- reference to napoleon's egyptian campaign
- army uniform
- australian overseas
- british military
- man in uniform
- man shot to death
- man killed
- failed military strategy
- killing
- firearm
- gallipoli
- anzac
- infantry
- peninsula
- sprint
- dying young
- dead soldier
- military uniform
- automatic weapon
- sports man
- turkish soldier
- australian abroad
- irish australian
- cannon fodder
- year 1915
- australian and new zealand army corps
- british empire
- runner
- place name in title
- gunfire
- british soldier
- australian military
- pyramid
- irishman abroad
- reference to harry lascelles
- turkey the country
- journey
- hiking
Gallipoli Cast
Mark Lee leads the cast, with Mel Gibson. Directed by Peter Weir.
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Director Peter Weir
More from Peter Weir
More films directed by Peter Weir, best-rated first: The Truman Show, Black Rain, Dead Poets Society and Picnic at Hanging Rock.
Gallipoli Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Gallipoli 65 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10.
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IMDb 7.4 /10
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Metacritic 65 Metascore
User score 6.9
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TMDB 70% User score
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Gallipoli Plot Summary
What happens in Gallipoli from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Western Australia, May 1915. Archy Hamilton (Mark Lee), an 18-year-old optimistic rancher with a knack for sprinting, is mentored by his uncle Jack (Bill Kerr) as he dreams of following in the footsteps of his idol, world champion Harry Lascelles. As World War I rages on, Australia recruits young men to assist the British, and Archy, wanting to honor his country, is determined to enlist in the Light Horse. In a thrilling opening scene, he showcases his speed, completing a 100-yard sprint in an impressive 9.58 seconds.
Full summary
The whole story of Gallipoli, scene by scene
Gallipoli Box Office
Gallipoli grossed $5.7 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$5.7M
- US & Canada
- $5.7M
Gallipoli Awards & Nominations
Gallipoli earned 1 award nomination, including Best Foreign Film at the Golden Globes 1982.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Golden Globes 1982 1 nomination- Nominated Best Foreign Film
Gallipoli Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Gallipoli (1981) ORIGINAL TRAILER
How Well Do You Know Gallipoli?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the main character in 'Gallipoli'?
Cars in Gallipoli
2 cars on screen: the 1914 Ford Model T and the 1910 International Highwheeler.
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1910 International Highwheeler Background role
Gallipoli Also Known As
16 alternative titles, including “Gli anni spezzati” and “Gallipoli - An die Hölle verraten”.
- Also known as
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- Gli anni spezzati
- Gallipoli - An die Hölle verraten
- 갈리폴리
- Галліполі
- Καλλίπολη 1915
- Γκαλλίπολη
- Gelibolu
- Ærens Vej Til Gallipoli
- 加里波利
- גליפולי
- Галлиполи
- Галиполи
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- Ґалліполі
- Gal·lípoli
- 誓い
- ศึกแกลลิโปลี
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Movies Like Gallipoli
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Gallipoli, 25 April and The Lighthorsemen.
Gallipoli FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Gallipoli, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Gallipoli?
Gallipoli runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).
When was Gallipoli released?
Gallipoli was released on August 28, 1981.
Who directed Gallipoli?
Gallipoli was directed by Peter Weir.
More films by Peter Weir Who is in the cast of Gallipoli?
Gallipoli stars Mark Lee and Mel Gibson.
How much did Gallipoli make at the box office?
Gallipoli grossed $5.7 million worldwide.
How is Gallipoli rated?
Gallipoli has 7.4/10 on IMDb, 65 on Metacritic and 70% on TMDB.
Was Gallipoli nominated for any awards?
Gallipoli received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does Gallipoli have a post-credit scene?
No. Gallipoli has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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