During World War I, a group of Australian soldiers dig tunnels beneath enemy lines in an attempt to undermine the German defences. As they face the perils of the underground and the horrors of war, they must navigate personal sacrifices and the battle of Gallipoli.
Set in a World War II prisoner-of-war camp in Malaya, 'King Rat' follows the story of a con artist who manipulates the camp hierarchy to survive and thrive amidst the harsh conditions. Through his cunning and wit, he forms unexpected alliances and builds a hierarchy of his own. But as the camp faces starvation and the impending Japanese surrender, his skills are put to the ultimate test.
In 1942, a group of Australian soldiers go on a secret mission to rescue a high-ranking officer from behind enemy lines in the Pacific Theater. Along the way, they face brutal hardships and confront the horrors of war.
Archive footage of Australia and New Zealand forces during WW1, WW2 and the Vietnam conflict. Plus home life between the wars, especially focusing on the homage we pay to those who so bravely sacrificed themselves on our behalf. This is all held together by a wonderful script narrated by John Stanton.
During World War Two, the crew of a patrol boat called McHale's Navy find themselves in various misadventures and hilarious situations as they navigate the challenges of war in the South Pacific. From dealing with a debt to gambling with the Japanese navy, the crew must rely on their wit and camaraderie to survive.
After a highly successful raid on Singapore Harbour, soldiers of Z Special Unit lead a new expedition in Singapore, with disastrous results.
Set during the Vietnam War, 'The Odd Angry Shot' follows a group of Australian army soldiers as they face various challenges and forge bonds of camaraderie. With themes of violence, death, and the realities of war, the movie also incorporates aspects of comedy and showcases the unique experiences of Australian soldiers in the conflict.
In the midst of World War II, a group of Australian soldiers find themselves in the treacherous jungles of Papua New Guinea. They must navigate through mud, rain, and enemy attacks as they try to survive and fulfill their mission. With limited supplies and facing constant danger, the soldiers must demonstrate heroism and resilience on the battleground.
In the midst of World War II, two brothers find themselves on opposite sides of a war crime. As they navigate the complexities of loyalty and justice, they are forced to confront their own demons. Through the lens of a prisoner of war camp, this film explores themes of guilt, forgiveness, and the consequences of war.
After discovering a fortune in stolen contraband, a military veteran and his family must run from a hit squad in a desperate fight for survival.
Sister Honour Langtree (Wendy Hughes), is in charge of a military hospital for psychiatric patients. She however transgresses boundaries by developing a sexual attraction for a new patient.
An adult's memoir of a childhood spent with his mother and two sisters in Australia in the closing year of WWII. While his father off fighting the Japanese, two Italian prisoners of war are assigned to help out on the family's estate. Later they are joined by two German refugee women. Problems of country life and personal tensions come to a head.
Adultery tears apart a long-standing friendship. Based on the opera La Cavalleria Rusticana.
The film is set in 1941 during the Second World War, when the city of Benghazi in Italian-ruled Libya was occupied by British forces. Italian inhabitants of Benghazi work to resist the British and discover their military plans. One man, Captain Enrico Berti, appears to be collaborating with the British but is in fact working undercover for Italian intelligence. The film ends with the city being recaptured by Italian troops and their Nazi German allies.
Twenty years ago, Vietnam turned three American boys into men, but amidst the horror, Johnny Burke cracked. When his friends, Max and Rudy, stop him from torturing an innocent Cambodian girl, he wheels on them and, aflame with hatred, vows vengeance.
Set during WWII, an Australian and Japanese soldier play a deadly game of Cat and mouse in a South Pacific Jungle.
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