The Last Wave(1977)
“Hasn't the weather been strange ...could it be a warning?”
Overview
A Sydney lawyer defends five Aboriginal people in a ritualised taboo murder and in the process learns disturbing truths about himself and premonitions.
Director
Peter Weir
Studio
Australian Film Commission
Budget
$825K
Revenue
$2M
Cast
Richard Chamberlain
as David Burton
Olivia Hamnett
as Annie Burton
David Gulpilil
as Chris Lee
Frederick Parslow
as Rev. Burton
Vivean Gray
as Dr. Whitburn
Athol Compton
as Billy Corman
Peter Carroll
as Michael Zeadler
Walter Amagula
as Gerry Lee
Michael Duffield
as Andrew Potter
Nandjiwarra Amagula
as Charlie
Hedley Cullen
as Judge
Wallas Eaton
as Morgue Doctor
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1977
Runtime
1h 46m
Language
English
Rating
6.7 / 10
Budget
$825K
Box Office
$2M
Production Companies
Australian Film Commission • McElroy & McElroy • Derek Power
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Where can I watch The Last Wave?▼
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What is The Last Wave about?▼
A Sydney lawyer defends five Aboriginal people in a ritualised taboo murder and in the process learns disturbing truths about himself and premonitions.
Who directed The Last Wave?▼
The Last Wave was directed by Peter Weir and released in 1977. It is a drama, mystery, horror film.
How long is The Last Wave?▼
The Last Wave has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
Who stars in The Last Wave?▼
The cast of The Last Wave includes Richard Chamberlain as David Burton, Olivia Hamnett as Annie Burton, David Gulpilil as Chris Lee, Frederick Parslow as Rev. Burton, Vivean Gray as Dr. Whitburn and more.
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