The Last Wave

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Awards

Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Film Awards 1980 - Nominated - Best Director

Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Film Awards 1980 - Nominated - Best Fantasy Film

Australian Film Institute Awards 1978 - Nominated - Best Actor

Australian Film Institute Awards 1978 - Nominated - Best Director

Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Film Awards 1980 - Nominated - Best Director

Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Film Awards 1980 - Nominated - Best Fantasy Film

Australian Film Institute Awards 1978 - Nominated - Best Actor

Australian Film Institute Awards 1978 - Nominated - Best Director

Australian Film Institute Awards 1978 - Nominated - Best Editing

Australian Film Institute Awards 1978 - Nominated - Best Original Music

Australian Film Institute Awards 1978 - Nominated - Best Original Screenplay

Australian Film Institute Awards 1978 - Won - Best Cinematography

Australian Film Institute Awards 1978 - Won - Best Sound

Sitges-Catalonian International Film Festival 1982 - Won - Best Actor

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The Last Wave

Director:
Peter Weir
106 Minutes
 

At A Glance

Film Synopsis

Richard Chamberlain stars as Australian lawyer David Burton, who takes on the defense of a group of aborigines accused of killing one of their own. He suspects the victim has been killed for violating a tribal taboo, but the defendants deny any tribal association. Burton, plagued by apocalyptic visions of water, slowly realizes his own involvement with the aborigines...and their prophecies.

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"This film is intense and frightening-if you weren't afraid of water before, you will be after seeing what Peter Weir does with it."

Details

Runtime:
106 min.

Genre:
Mystery / Thriller

Country:
AUSTRALIA

Language:
English/American

Color:
Color

Plot Summary

SPECIAL FEATURES: 

  • New digital transfer supervised by director Peter Weir and enhanced for 16x9 televisions
  • Interview with director Peter Weir
  • Original theatrical trailer
  • English subtitles for the deaf and hearing impaired
  • Optimal image quality: RSDL dual-layer edition

 

 

 

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