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The Last Wave (1977)

Movie ★ 6.7 106 min

Drama Mystery Horror

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

Peter Weir Director

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Quick facts

Released
December 15, 1977
Runtime
106 min
Rating
PG
Budget
$825,000
Box office
$2.1M
IMDb
tt0076299
Country
Australia
Language
English
Studio
Australian Film Commission, McElroy & McElroy, Derek Power, South Australian Film Corporation

Themes

Cast

Richard Chamberlain Richard Chamberlain David Burton Olivia Hamnett Olivia Hamnett Annie Burton David Gulpilil David Gulpilil Chris Lee Frederick Parslow Frederick Parslow Rev. Burton Vivean Gray Vivean Gray Dr. Whitburn Athol Compton Athol Compton Billy Corman Peter Carroll Peter Carroll Michael Zeadler Walter Amagula Walter Amagula Gerry Lee Michael Duffield Michael Duffield Andrew Potter Nandjiwarra Amagula Charlie Hedley Cullen Hedley Cullen Judge Wallas Eaton Morgue Doctor Jo England Babysitter John Frawley Policeman John Meagher Morgue Clerk Malcolm Robertson Don Fishburn Greg Rowe Greg Rowe Carl Katrina Sedgwick Katrina Sedgwick Sophie Burton

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Frequently asked questions

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.
Who stars in The Last Wave?
The Last Wave stars Richard Chamberlain, Olivia Hamnett, David Gulpilil, Frederick Parslow.
When was The Last Wave released?
The Last Wave is a 1977 drama, mystery, horror film.
Where can I watch The Last Wave?
You can watch The Last Wave with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.