Beneath Hill 60

Beneath Hill 60 is a 2010 Australian war film directed by Jeremy Sims (credited as Jeremy Hartley Sims) and written by David Roach.

Beneath Hill 60
Australian theatrical poster
Directed byJeremy Hartley Sims
Written byDavid Roach
Produced byBill Leimbach
StarringBrendan Cowell
Gyton Grantley
Aden Young
Bella Heathcote
Jacqueline McKenzie
Anthony Hayes
Steve Le Marquand
CinematographyToby Oliver
Edited byDany Cooper
Music byCezary Skubiszewski
Distributed byParamount Pictures
Release date
  • 15 April 2010 (2010-04-15)
Running time
122 minutes
CountryAustralia
LanguageEnglish
BudgetA$8,140,500
Box office$3,440,939

Set during World War I, the film tells the story of the 1st Australian Tunnelling Company's efforts in mining underneath Hill 60 in the Ypres Salient on the Western Front. During the war, a series of mines filled with explosive charges were placed beneath German lines to aid the advance of British troops. The screenplay is based on an account of the ordeal written by Captain Oliver Woodward, who is portrayed by Brendan Cowell in the film.

Beneath Hill 60 was released in Australia on 15 April 2010. In July 2009, it was reported that there were plans to have the film showcased at the 2010 Cannes Film Festival.

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