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The Dreaming (1988)

Movie ★ 5.6 90 min

Horror Fantasy

When a group of Indigenous activists attempt to repatriate ancestral artifacts found in a cave on Australia's Kangaroo Island, one of them is shot, evading police and taken to a local hospital, where the doctor attending to her experiences strange visions relating to violent events from the past.

Mario Andreacchio Director Mario Andreacchio Writer Rob George Writer Stephanie McCarthy Writer

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Quick facts

Released
May 13, 1988
Runtime
90 min
IMDb
tt0095064
Country
Language
Studio
FGH, Genesis Films, International Film Management,

Cast

Arthur Dignam Arthur Dignam Professor Bernard Thornton Penny Cook Penny Cook Cathy Thornton Gary Sweet Gary Sweet Geoff Laurence Clifford Najira Kristina Nehm Warindji John Noble John Noble Dr. Richards Patrick Frost Patrick Frost Dr. Graham Peter Merrill Archaeologist Deborah Little Admissions Officer Leo Taylor Alf Marcella Russo Young Nurse Kathryn Fisher Sister Gary Goodwin Policeman Geoff Smith Undertaker Brian Mulqueeny Hospital Aide Michael Read Security Guard Chris Jones Student Michael Norman Detective

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Dreaming about?
When a group of Indigenous activists attempt to repatriate ancestral artifacts found in a cave on Australia's Kangaroo Island, one of them is shot, evading police and taken to a local hospital, where the doctor attending to her experiences strange visions relating to violent events from the past.
Who directed The Dreaming?
The Dreaming was directed by Mario Andreacchio.
Who stars in The Dreaming?
The Dreaming stars Arthur Dignam, Penny Cook, Gary Sweet, Laurence Clifford.
When was The Dreaming released?
The Dreaming is a 1988 horror, fantasy film.
Where can I watch The Dreaming?
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