Angels of War
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| Angels of War | |
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 DVD cover | |
| Directed by | Andrew Pike, Hank Nelson, Gavan Daws |
| Written by | Andrew Pike, Hank Nelson, Gavan Daws |
| Produced by | Andrew Pike, Hank Nelson, Gavan Daws |
| Narrated by | John Waiko |
| Cinematography | Dennis O'Rourke |
| Edited by | Stewart Young |
Release date |
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Running time | 54 minutes |
| Country | Australia |
| Languages | English, Japanese, Tok Pisin |
| Budget | $80,000 |
Angels of War is a 1982 Australian documentary film, created by Andrew Pike, Hank Nelson and Gavan Daws, about the Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels in Papua New Guinea in World War 2.[1][2]
Production
[edit | edit source]Angels of War cost $80,000 with funding provided by the Australian National University and the Australian War Memorial.[3]
Reception
[edit | edit source]Neil Jillet of the Age says in his capsule review that it "is an interesting compilation of new (color) and archival (black and white) film, and a reminder of how soon we forget those who helped Australia to victory."[4] In the Canberra Times Philip Castle finishes "This excellent film, being shown appropriately around Anzac Day, might in a significant way record the service of the Fuzz-Wuzzy Angels, lest we forget."[5]
Awards
[edit | edit source]- 1982 Australian Film Institute Awards
- Best Documentary - Andrew Pike, Hank Nelson, Gavan Daws - won[6]
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External links
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