Chunuk Bair is a 1992 New Zealand film based on the play Once on Chunuk Bair (1982) by Maurice Shadbolt. Set in 1915, the film tells of the Wellington Regiment, part of the New Zealand Expeditionary Force present at Gallipoli during World War I. On 8 August 1915, the Regiment took and held Chunuk Bair, one of the Turkish hills. Chunuk Bair was produced by Daybreak Pictures in association with Avalon and the National Film Unit. It was released to roughly coincide with Anzac Day, the national day of Remembrance in New Zealand and Australia. The central characters are Frank South (Robert Powell) and Colonel William Connolly (Kevin Wilson) who have differing opinions about the battle. Cast Robert Powell as Sgt Maj Frank Smith Kevin J. Wilson as Connolly John Leigh as Porky Murray Keane as Smiler Danny Mulheron as Bassett Richard Hanna as Lt Harkness Lewis Rowe as Johnston Norman Forsey as Hamilton Darryl Beattie as Scruffy John Wraight as Mac Peter Kaa as Otaki George Stephen Ure as Holy Crew Producer: Grant Bradley Exec Producers: Grant Bradley, David Arnell Director: Dale G Bradley Writer: Grant Hinden-Miller, adapted from the play by Maurice Shadbolt Cinematographer: Waka Attewell References External links NZ on Screen page 1992 films 1990s New Zealand films 1992 drama films 1990s English-language films New Zealand drama films World War I films set in the Middle East Films set in 1915 Films about the Gallipoli campaign