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Attack Force Z (alternatively titled The Z Men) is a 1982 Australian-Taiwanese World War II film directed by Tim Burstall. It is loosely based on actual events and was filmed in Taiwan in 1979. It was screened at the Cannes Film Festival on 18 May 1981.
A group of Australian commandos launch a secret mission against Japanese forces in World War II. The film features Mel Gibson, Sam Neill and Sylvia Chang in their early roles, and is based on a true story of the Z Special Forces.
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- Action, Drama, History
- Tim Burstall
- 1982-06
Dec 21, 2023 · Retro Central. 171K subscribers. Subscribed. 3.7K. 784K views 5 months ago #MelGibson #TCM #Warmovie. A group of Australian commandos launch a secret mission against Japanese forces in World War...
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Tim Burstall. Director. Roger Marshall. Screenplay. Tim Burstall directs then-up-and-comers Mel Gibson and Sam Neill in this action-packed Cannes Film Festival selection about the grim realities of World War II, a gritty drama based on actual events.
John Waters. Sub Lt. Ted 'Kingo' King. In Theaters At Home TV Shows. Advertise With Us. Australian commandos (John Phillip Law, Mel Gibson, Sam Neill) rescue survivors of a downed aircraft on a...
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- Tim Burstall
- War
- John Phillip Law
Sep 8, 2000 · Visit the movie page for 'Attack Force Z' on Moviefone. Discover the movie's synopsis, cast details and release date. Watch trailers, exclusive interviews, and movie review.
info Watch in a web browser or on supported devices Learn More. Mel Gibson commands an elite military team dispatched during WW II to locate and rescue the survivors of a shot down plane, stranded on a South Pacific island occupied by the Japanese.
