Battle of Long Tan (2006)
In the gathering dusk of 18 August 1966, 108 young, inexperienced Australian and NZ soldiers are separated and surrounded, fighting for their lives, holding off an overwhelming force of 2,500 battle-hardened Viet Cong and North Vietnamese soldiers. And, in the pouring rain, amid the mud and shattered trees of a rubber plantation called Long Tan, with their ammunition running out and another Vietnamese battalion massing for the final assault, the digger's situation seemed hopeless. Long Tan is the true story of ordinary boys who became extraordinary men.
Director: Damien Lay
Genre: Documentary, History, War, Drama
Runtime: 104 min
Release Date: August 16, 2006
Cast
- Sam Worthington - Narrator
- James Pratt - American Fighter Pilot Communicatons
Screenplay
Music: Mark Gluhak
Cinematography: Steve Williams
Editing: Joseph Morris
Production: Animax Films, Foxtel
Country: Australia
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
World War I and Trench Warfare, Vietnam War and Its Trauma
Keywords
vietnam war, battlefield, australian soldiers
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Battle of Long Tan about?
- In the gathering dusk of 18 August 1966, 108 young, inexperienced Australian and NZ soldiers are separated and surrounded, fighting for their lives, holding off an overwhelming force of 2,500 battle-hardened Viet Cong and North Vietnamese soldiers. And, in the pouring rain, amid the mud and shattered trees of a rubber plantation called Long Tan, with their ammunition running out and another Vietnamese battalion massing for the final assault, the digger's situation seemed hopeless. Long Tan is the true story of ordinary boys who became extraordinary men.
- Who directed Battle of Long Tan?
- Battle of Long Tan was directed by Damien Lay.
- Who stars in Battle of Long Tan?
- Battle of Long Tan stars Sam Worthington, James Pratt.
- How long is Battle of Long Tan?
- Battle of Long Tan has a runtime of 1h 44m (104 minutes).
- What genre is Battle of Long Tan?
- Battle of Long Tan is a Documentary, History, War, Drama film.
- Where was Battle of Long Tan produced?
- Battle of Long Tan was produced in Australia.
- What are the themes of Battle of Long Tan?
- The themes of Battle of Long Tan include: World War I and Trench Warfare, Vietnam War and Its Trauma.