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The Last Wave
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The Last Wave

1977-12-15 · 106 min · ★ 6.7

Drama · Mystery · Horror

A Sydney lawyer defends five Aboriginal people in a ritualised taboo murder and in the process learns disturbing truths about himself and premonitions.

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Directors
Peter Weir
Production companies
Australian Film Commission, McElroy & McElroy, Derek Power, South Australian Film Corporation, Last Wave Productions
Countries
Australia
Status
Released
Budget
USD 825,000
Revenue
USD 2,124,250

Top Cast

Richard ChamberlainRichard ChamberlainDavid Burton
Olivia HamnettOlivia HamnettAnnie Burton
David GulpililDavid GulpililChris Lee
Nandjiwarra AmagulaNandjiwarra AmagulaCharlie
Frederick ParslowFrederick ParslowRev. Burton
Vivean GrayVivean GrayDr. Whitburn
Walter AmagulaWalter AmagulaGerry Lee
Roy BaraLarry
Cedrick LalaraLindsey
Morris LalaraJacko
Peter CarrollPeter CarrollMichael Zeadler
Athol ComptonAthol ComptonBilly Corman
Hedley CullenHedley CullenJudge
Michael DuffieldMichael DuffieldAndrew Potter
Wallas EatonMorgue Doctor
Jo EnglandBabysitter
John FrawleyPoliceman
Jennifer De GreenlawZeadler's Secretary
Richard HendersonProsecutor
Penny LeachSchoolteacher

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