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]

Angels of War
Directed byAndrew Pike, Hank Nelson, Gavan Daws
Written byAndrew Pike, Hank Nelson, Gavan Daws
Produced byAndrew Pike, Hank Nelson, Gavan Daws
Narrated byJohn Waiko
CinematographyDennis O'Rourke
Edited byStewart Young
Release date
  • 1982 (1982)
Running time
54 minutes
CountryAustralia
LanguagesEnglish, Japanese, Tok Pisin
Budget$80,000

Production

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Angels of War cost $80,000 with funding provided by the Australian National University and the Australian War Memorial.[3]

Reception

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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

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References

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  1. ^ Bunbury, Stephanie (4 February 1983), "Forgotten angels of the war", The Age
  2. ^ Yim, Susan (17 November 1982), "After 'Shoal of Time'", Honolulu Star-Bulletin
  3. ^ Castle, Philip (7 April 1982), "ANU film looks at PNG role in Pacific war", The Canberra Times
  4. ^ Jillet, Neil (30 April 1982), "Fuzzy-wuzzy angels' view of the Kokoda", The Age
  5. ^ Castle, Philip (25 April 1982), "'Angels of War' a film for today: Lest We Forget", The Canberra Times
  6. ^ "Two wins for 'Angels of War'", The Canberra Times, 4 November 1982
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