Gallipoli 1981 Genres: Historical Epic, Tragedy, War Epic, Adventure, Drama, History, War Country: International Director: Peter Weir Peter Weir 21 August 1944, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Duration: 110 Min Year: 1981 Actors: Mel Gibson, Mark Lee, Bill Kerr, Harold Hopkins, Charles Lathalu Yunipingu, Heath Harris, Ron Graham, Gerda Nicolson, Robert Grubb, Tim McKenzie, David Argue, Brian Anderson, Reg Evans, Jack Giddy, Dane Peterson, Paul Linkson, Jenny Lovell, Steve Dodd Storyline: 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. Release: August 28, 1981 (United States)