The Last Wave

Name: The Last Wave
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Horror
Released: 1977-12-15
Duration: 1 h 46 min
Rating: 6.7
Cast: Richard Chamberlain, Olivia Hamnett, David Gulpilil, Frederick Parslow, Vivean Gray

1977·Movie·PG·106 min·★ 6.7(215)

Drama Mystery Horror More English titles

“Hasn't the weather been strange ...could it be a warning?”

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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About The Last Wave

The Last Wave is a 1977 English-language drama, mystery and horror film directed by Peter Weir. The cast is led by Richard Chamberlain, Olivia Hamnett, David Gulpilil. It has a runtime of 1h 46m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel.

The Last Wave was produced by Australian Film Commission, McElroy & McElroy, and Derek Power and made in Australia. It was released on December 15, 1977, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $1 million, it went on to gross $2 million worldwide.

Director: Peter Weir
Writers: Peter Weir, Petru Popescu, Tony Morphett
Release date: December 15, 1977
Original language: English
Age rating: PG
Status: Released
Country: Australia
Budget: $1 million
Box office: $2 million
Production: Australian Film Commission, McElroy & McElroy, Derek Power

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The Last Wave cast & crew

The Last Wave was directed by Peter Weir and written by Peter Weir, Petru Popescu, and Tony Morphett.

The cast features 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, and Athol Compton as Billy Corman.

Behind the camera, cinematography is by Russell Boyd and it was produced by Hal McElroy and Jim McElroy.

Is The Last Wave worth watching?

The Last Wave holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 215 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 1h 46m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama, mystery, and horror, The Last Wave is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Last Wave

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