The Last Wave (1977)

PG ★ 6.7/10 106 min Drama, Mystery, Horror Australia English

Director: Peter Weir

Screenplay by: Peter Weir, Petru Popescu, Tony Morphett

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Description

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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Top 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

The Last Wave Appears on 3 Curated Movie Lists

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