The Last Wave
“Hasn't the weather been strange ...could it be a warning?”
1977•PG•1h 46m•6.7•Released
DramaMysteryHorror
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
Writer
Peter Weir, Petru Popescu, Tony Morphett
Budget
$1M
Revenue
$2M
Languages
English
Studio
Australian Film Commission
Cast
Richard Chamberlain
David Burton
Olivia Hamnett
Annie Burton
David Gulpilil
Chris Lee
Frederick Parslow
Rev. Burton
Vivean Gray
Dr. Whitburn
Athol Compton
Billy Corman
Peter Carroll
Michael Zeadler
Walter Amagula
Gerry Lee
Michael Duffield
Andrew Potter
Nandjiwarra Amagula
Charlie
Hedley Cullen
Judge
Wallas Eaton
Morgue Doctor
Jo England
Babysitter
John Frawley
Policeman
John Meagher
Morgue Clerk
Production
Company
Australian Film Commission
Company
McElroy & McElroy
Company
Derek Power
Company
South Australian Film Corporation
Company
Last Wave Productions
Producer
Hal McElroy
Producer
Jim McElroy
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