One man's war

Australia, 1952

Film
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Made to encourage a better understanding of the meaning of the war in Korea. The film conveys impressions of the war as experienced by an Australian infantryman. Photographed on the Australian troopship, in Japan and on the South Korean battlefields.

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Credits

director

Tom Gurr

producer

Jack S. Allan

production company

Australian National Film Board

Duration

00:10:17:00

Production places
Australia
Production dates
1952

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