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Feature film — 1977

The Last Wave (1977)

6.71h 46mDrama — Mystery — Fantasy

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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A high-signal pick with 225 votes.

Australian Film Commission / McElroy & McElroy / Derek Power / South Australian Film Corporation / Last Wave Productions

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Director: Peter Weir

On screen

Cast & crew

Richard Chamberlain as David Burton

Richard Chamberlain

David Burton

Olivia Hamnett as Annie Burton

Olivia Hamnett

Annie Burton

David Gulpilil as Chris Lee

David Gulpilil

Chris Lee

Nandjiwarra Amagula as Charlie

Nandjiwarra Amagula

Charlie

Frederick Parslow as Rev. Burton

Frederick Parslow

Rev. Burton

Vivean Gray as Dr. Whitburn

Vivean Gray

Dr. Whitburn

Walter Amagula as Gerry Lee

Walter Amagula

Gerry Lee

R

Roy Bara

Larry

C

Cedrick Lalara

Lindsey

M

Morris Lalara

Jacko

Peter Carroll as Michael Zeadler

Peter Carroll

Michael Zeadler

Athol Compton as Billy Corman

Athol Compton

Billy Corman

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