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The Last Wave

PG19771h 46mPeter Weir
IMDb 6.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 78% · Metacritic 85

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

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

DramaMysteryHorror
Sydney, AustraliaAustraliaBeachDreamsNightmareCourtVoodooParanoiaRainSurrealism

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What is The Last Wave (1977) 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 stars in The Last Wave?

The Last Wave stars Richard Chamberlain (David Burton), Olivia Hamnett (Annie Burton), David Gulpilil (Chris Lee), Frederick Parslow (Rev. Burton), Vivean Gray (Dr. Whitburn). The film was directed by Peter Weir.

How long is The Last Wave?

The Last Wave has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1977. It is rated PG.

Is The Last Wave worth watching?

The Last Wave holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 78. Fans of Drama, Mystery, Horror are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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