The Last Wave
"Hasn't the weather been strange...could it be a warning?"
Originally released in 1977. The Last Wave is a drama/mystery film. directed by Peter Weir.
Starring Richard Chamberlain, Olivia Hamnett, and David Gulpilil
Synopsis
A Sydney lawyer defends five Aboriginal people in a ritualised taboo murder and in the process learns disturbing truths about himself and premonitions.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 15, 1977
48 years ago
Runtime
1h 46m
106 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (207 votes)
Budget
$825K
Production budget
Box Office
$2.1M
2.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Australia
Production
Director
Top Cast
Richard Chamberlain
as David Burton
Olivia Hamnett
as Annie Burton
David Gulpilil
as Chris Lee
Frederick Parslow
as Rev. Burton
Vivean Gray
as Dr. Whitburn
Athol Compton
as Billy Corman
Peter Carroll
as Michael Zeadler
Walter Amagula
as Gerry Lee
Michael Duffield
as Andrew Potter
Nandjiwarra Amagula
as Charlie
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $825,000
- Revenue
- $2,124,250
Production Companies
- Australian Film Commission
- McElroy & McElroy
- Derek Power
- South Australian Film Corporation
- Last Wave Productions
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.
How long is The Last Wave?
The Last Wave has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
When was The Last Wave released?
The Last Wave was released on December 15, 1977 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Last Wave?
The main cast of The Last Wave includes Richard Chamberlain, Olivia Hamnett, David Gulpilil, Frederick Parslow, Vivean Gray.
Is The Last Wave worth watching?
The Last Wave has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 207 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.