The Rats Of Tobruk (The Chauvel Collection)
(1944) [PG]

Tells the story of three men - Bluey, a tough two fisted drover (Taylor), Milo, a laconic dingo trapper (Rafferty), and Pete, an intellectual English "new chum" (Finch). Together they serve in North Africa, fighting against the forces of Rommel in what has now become one of Australia's greatest...  More

Forty Thousand Horsemen (The Chauvel Collection)
(1940) [G]

An epic film now also recognised internationally as a classic. Dramatising the exploits of the Australian Light Horse in Palestine during World War I, the film builds to a powerful climax with the great cavalry charge of Beersheba. It is a moving tribute to the Australian soldier.
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Eureka Stockade
(1949) [G]

Director Watt, after the brilliant The Overlanders in 1946, may have even outdone that here, with a spectacular account of the infamous Eureka Stockade, and, more importantly, the events leading up to it. Rafferty is fantastic in the lead role as reluctant hero Lalor in the film which,...  More

Smiley Gets a Gun
(1959) [PG]

Smiley Gets A Gun continues the adventures of Smiley, who is determined to get a .22 rifle. Desperate, he steals his father’s old Blunderbuss. Sergeant Flaxman (Chips Rafferty) promises him one if he can behave himself. Trouble arises when he is accused of releasing a goat into church, starting...  More