The Last Wave(1977)
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The Last Wave Synopsis
A Sydney lawyer defends five Aboriginal people in a ritualised taboo murder and in the process learns disturbing truths about himself and premonitions.
The Last Wave (1977) is a drama, mystery and horror film directed by Peter Weir, released on December 15, 1977 with a runtime of 1h 46m. It stars Richard Chamberlain, Olivia Hamnett, David Gulpilil and Frederick Parslow. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 218 ratings.
- Director:
- Peter Weir
- Writers:
- Peter Weir, Petru Popescu, Tony Morphett
- Producers:
- Hal McElroy, Jim McElroy
- Cinematographer:
- Russell Boyd
- Production:
- Australian Film Commission, McElroy & McElroy, Derek Power, South Australian Film Corporation, Last Wave Productions
- Budget:
- $825,000
- Revenue:
- $2,124,250
- Status:
- Released
The Last Wave (1977) Trailer
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The Last Wave Videos & Clips
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THE LAST WAVE (1977) TRAILER
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THE LAST WAVE Trailer [1977]
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Brian Trenchard-Smith on THE LAST WAVE
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CBS Late Movie promo The Last Wave 1981
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Peter Weir talks about The Last Wave (1977)
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The Last Wave Cast & Crew
Main 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
Nandjiwarra Amagula
as Charlie
Hedley Cullen
as Judge
- Wallas Eaton
Wallas Eaton
as Morgue Doctor
Key crew
Directed by Peter Weir, written by Peter Weir, Petru Popescu and Tony Morphett, produced by Hal McElroy and Jim McElroy.
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The Last Wave Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 218 ratings.
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The Last Wave – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Last Wave online?
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The Last Wave (1977) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Last Wave?
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The main cast of The Last Wave (1977) includes Richard Chamberlain, Olivia Hamnett, David Gulpilil, Frederick Parslow and Vivean Gray. The film was directed by Peter Weir. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Last Wave released?
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The Last Wave was released on December 15, 1977 and runs for 1h 46m.
Is The Last Wave worth watching?
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The Last Wave (1977) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 218 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, mystery and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Last Wave?
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