Angels of War (1983)
ANGELS OF WAR captures the experiences of villagers who lived through the Papua New Guinea campaign. Caught up in a war they could not understand or influence, they had no choice but to obey whoever held the gun. Their homes were bombed. They starved as refugees in the bush. They were conscripted as carriers. They fought as infantrymen and guerillas. In Japanese-held areas, they were forced to collaborate or risk execution; some were later hanged for treason by the Australians.
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 52 min
Release Date: February 27, 1983
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Angels of War about?
- ANGELS OF WAR captures the experiences of villagers who lived through the Papua New Guinea campaign. Caught up in a war they could not understand or influence, they had no choice but to obey whoever held the gun. Their homes were bombed. They starved as refugees in the bush. They were conscripted as carriers. They fought as infantrymen and guerillas. In Japanese-held areas, they were forced to collaborate or risk execution; some were later hanged for treason by the Australians.
- Who directed Angels of War?
- Angels of War was directed by Andrew Pike, Gavan Daws, Hank Nelson.
- How long is Angels of War?
- Angels of War has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
- What genre is Angels of War?
- Angels of War is a Documentary film.