High Tide(1987)
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High Tide Synopsis
A backup singer gets stranded in a small coastal town after losing her job in a band. She winds up in a caravan park only to encounter, by accident, the teenage daughter she deserted following her husband's death.
High Tide (1987) is a drama film directed by Gillian Armstrong, released on July 30, 1987 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Judy Davis, Jan Adele, Claudia Karvan and Colin Friels. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 22 ratings.
- Director:
- Gillian Armstrong
- Writers:
- Laura Jones
- Producers:
- Sandra Levy
- Cinematographer:
- Russell Boyd
- Composer:
- Peter Best
- Production:
- Hemdale Film Corporation, FGH, SJL Productions
- Status:
- Released
High Tide (1987) Trailer
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High Tide Cast & Crew
Main cast
Judy Davis
as Lillie
Jan Adele
as Bet
Claudia Karvan
as Ally
Colin Friels
as Mick
John Clayton
as Col
Frankie J. Holden
as Lester
Toni Scanlan
as Mary
Monica Trapaga
as Tracey
- Barry Rugless
Barry Rugless
as Club Manager
- 'Cowboy' Bob Purtell
'Cowboy' Bob Purtell
as Joe
Mark Hembrow
as Mechanic
- Emily Stocker
Emily Stocker
as Michelle
Key crew
Directed by Gillian Armstrong, written by Laura Jones, produced by Sandra Levy.
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High Tide Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 22 ratings.
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High Tide – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in High Tide?
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The main cast of High Tide (1987) includes Judy Davis, Jan Adele, Claudia Karvan, Colin Friels and John Clayton. The film was directed by Gillian Armstrong. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was High Tide released?
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High Tide was released on July 30, 1987 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is High Tide worth watching?
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High Tide (1987) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 22 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for High Tide?
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