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The Last Wave

“Hasn't the weather been strange ...could it be a warning?”

★ 6.7 / 10 (225 votes)December 15, 1977106 minEN
DramaMysteryFantasy

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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Movie facts

Release dateDecember 15, 1977
StatusReleased
Runtime106 min
Rating★ 6.7 / 10
CertificationPG
Original languageEnglish
CountryAustralia
Budget$825,000
Revenue$2,124,250
ProductionAustralian Film Commission, McElroy & McElroy, Derek Power, South Australian Film Corporation, Last Wave Productions
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Crew

Director

Peter Weir

Writers

Peter Weir, Petru Popescu, Tony Morphett

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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
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Roy BaraLarry
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Cedrick LalaraLindsey
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Morris LalaraJacko
Peter CarrollPeter CarrollMichael Zeadler
Athol ComptonAthol ComptonBilly Corman
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