Wake in Fright
"Have a drink, mate? Have a fight, mate? Have some dust and sweat, mate? There's nothing else out here."
Originally released in 1971. Wake in Fright is a drama/thriller film. directed by Ted Kotcheff.
Starring Donald Pleasence, Gary Bond, and Chips Rafferty
Synopsis
A young schoolteacher descends into personal moral degradation after finding himself stranded in a brutal, menacing town in outback Australia.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 21, 1971
54 years ago
Runtime
1h 49m
109 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (326 votes)
Budget
$750K
Production budget
Box Office
$371.7K
0.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Australia
+ 2 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $750,000
- Revenue
- $371,717
Production Companies
- NLT
- Group W
- United Artists
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wake in Fright about?
A young schoolteacher descends into personal moral degradation after finding himself stranded in a brutal, menacing town in outback Australia.
Who directed Wake in Fright?
Wake in Fright was directed by Ted Kotcheff.
How long is Wake in Fright?
Wake in Fright has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
When was Wake in Fright released?
Wake in Fright was released on July 21, 1971 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Wake in Fright?
The main cast of Wake in Fright includes Donald Pleasence, Gary Bond, Chips Rafferty, Sylvia Kay, Jack Thompson.
Is Wake in Fright worth watching?
Wake in Fright has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 326 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.