Kapyong (2011)
54m
Running Time
April 28, 2011Release Date
Kapyong (2011)
54m
Running Time
April 28, 2011Release Date
Network & Production Companies



Plot.
On April 24, 1951, following a rout of the South Korean army, the Chinese People Volunteer Army pursued their enemy to the lines of Australian and Canadian troops still digging fall-back defences, 39 kilometres to the rear. Here, sometimes at the length of a bayonet, often in total darkness, individual was pitted against individual in a struggle between a superpower and a cluster of other nations from across the world. They fought for a valley, the ancient and traditional invasion route to Seoul. If it fell the southern capital and the war, was lost. The United Nations troops had the military advantage of the high ground and artillery support: the Chinese relied entirely on vastly superior numbers. As a result, young men from both sides found a battle which was very close and very personal. The Battle of Kapyong became the turning point of China's Fifth Offensive in that Korea spring... Written by John Lewis
Where to Watch.

Currently Kapyong is available for streaming online, rent, buy or watch for free on: Magellan TV
Streaming in:🇺🇸 United States
Cast & Crew.

John Waters
Narrator

Cory Corbett
Canadian Lieutenant

Yuki Nagashima
Chinese Soldier

Steven Carroll
Napalm victim

Rick Tonna
Soldier

Alex Borg
Ben O'Dowd

Will Ward-Ambler
Mike Levy

Dennis K. Smith
Director / Writer

Marcus Dineen
Director of Photography

Uri Mizrahi
Editor

Josh Dean Williams
Napalm Man

James Short
First Assistant Director

Tim Mummery
Second Unit Director of Photography

Neil Angwin
Production Design

Tim Burgin
Art Direction

Lavinia Riachi
Production Manager
Media.

Details.
This Movie Is About.
korean war
historical re-enactment
Wiki.
Kapyong is a 2011 Australian documentary film about the Battle of Kapyong, focusing on the part played by Australian troops. It was directed by Dennis K. Smith and narrated by John Waters.
It premiered on 24 April 2011, the 60th anniversary of the battle.
It was launched by then Prime Minister Julia Gillard.