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In Sydney, business lawyer David Burton (Richard Chamberlain) is given the pro bono assignment of defending five Aboriginals accused of the murder of another tribesman. None of Burton's clients are willing to speak about what happened, even in their own defense, and the medical examiner on the case can't figure out how the victim died. However, what's most troubling Burton is the increasingly terrifying apocalyptic visions he's having, leading him to think Australia may soon be destroyed.
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Rating: PG
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Genre: Mystery & thriller
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Original Language: English
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Director: Peter Weir
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Producer: Hal McElroy
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Writer: Peter Weir, Tony Morphett, Petru Popescu
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Release Date (Theaters): original
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Release Date (Streaming):
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Runtime:
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Distributor: World Northal, Criterion Collection
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Production Co: McElroy & McElroy, Australian Film Commission, Derek Power, Ayer Productions
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Sound Mix: Mono
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Aspect Ratio: 35mm, Flat (1.85:1)
Cast & Crew

Richard Chamberlain
David Burton

Olivia Hamnett
Annie Burton

David Gulpilil
Chris Lee

Frederick Parslow
Rev. Burton

Vivean Gray
Dr. Whitburn

Nanjiwarra Amagula
Charlie

Roy Bara
Larry

Cedrick Lalara
Lindsey

Morris Lalara
Jacko

Peter Carroll
Michael Zeadler

Athol Compton
Billy Corman

Hedley Cullen
Judge

Michael Duffield
Andrew Potter

Wallace Eaton
Morgue Doctor

Jo England
Babysitter

John Frawley
Policeman

Jennifer De Greenlaw
Zeadler's Secretary

Richard Henderson
Prosecutor

Merv Lillie
Publican

John Meagher
Morgue Clerk

Peter Weir
Director

Peter Weir
Screenwriter

Tony Morphett
Screenwriter

Petru Popescu
Screenwriter

Hal McElroy
Producer

Charles Wain
Original Music

Russell Boyd
Cinematographer

Max Lemon
Film Editing

Goran Warff
Production Design

Neil Angwin
Art Director

Bill Malcolm
Set Decoration

Annie Bleakley
Costume Design
Critic Reviews for The Last Wave
Audience Reviews for The Last Wave
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Oct 04, 2014Peter Weir's, The Last Wave is filled with spiritual symbolism to demonstrate the tension between Australia's white man and the Aboriginal people. The film has a really chilly feeling, especially in the house. With a very eerie score and the feeling/reality of constantly being watched, much of the film can be unsettling with out a lot happening. The mystery actually has a lot of the same feel as Blue Velvet. It's hard for me to say to much that's deep, because honestly I didn't really like it. Many scenes felt way to over extended, mainly the end scene in the tribal sacred site. I did see some biblical symbolism, mainly the scene where it appears that it's raining frogs outside, reminded me of Moses. While the film might make the Aboriginal people appear as some voo-doo multi-prophet worshipers, the majority in reality are Christian or have no religious affiliation. I understand that the film is shown a select few who still believe in sacristy and aboriginal spirituality, but this isn't consistent with reality.
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Dec 19, 2011A haunting character study about a pragmatic man who slowly becomes a believer the hard way. Engulfed by visions that connect him with the mysteries of the aboriginals and an apocalyptic prophecy. Not as well known as 'Picnic at hanging rock' but certainly better.pierluigi p Super Reviewer
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Jul 13, 2011This famous Australian auteur follows his audacious path with another exploration of the otherworldly. Sharing with us his fascination about that which goes beyond our comprehension, The Last Wave (exceptionally adequate title) is a unique contrast between what we give for granted and the uncertain. Make love to the ambiguous ending; a lot of truth is hidden in that last scene. 98/100
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Feb 22, 2009Eerie apocalyptic thriller based loosely on Aboriginal mythology and with a none too subtle commentary on man's treatment of the planet. Weir's best film besides Fearless (no not the Jet Li movie).
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