Initiation
“Danny is in for the biggest adventure of his life. The time has come for his...INITIATION”
Synopsis
After the death of his mother, teenage Danny visits his father Matt Malloy on a lonesome farm in Australia, where he lives with a girlfriend and her daughter Stevie. The farm has been going bad lately, so Matt starts smuggling Marijuana for a drug connection. When Danny joins him on one of his flights, the two-seater crashes in the middle of nowhere. Since his father is wounded, he has to conquer the jungle alone in search for help.
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Top Cast
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Bruno Lawrence
Nat Molloy
Rodney Harvey
Danny Molloy
Miranda Otto
Stevie
Arna-Maria Winchester
Sal
Bobby Smith
Kulu
Tony Barry
Pat
Luciano Catenacci
Carlo
Mladen Mladenov
Bruno
Gabriel Dianiani
Bodyguard
Vyong Nguyen
Drug Dealer
Adrian Shirley
Bus Clerk
Sandra Stewart
Rita
Katrina Sedgwick
Norma
David Tyler
Rod
Jim Morrissey
Policeman
Tony Mack
Detective
Wandjuk Marika
Corroboree Performer
Mawalan
Corroboree Performer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Pearce
- Screenplay & Story
- James Barton
- Original Score
- Stephen Matters
- Original Title
- Initiation
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- FGH, International Film Management, Filmbar, South Australian Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Pearce
James Barton
Stephen Matters
Geoffrey Simpson
Denise Haratzis
Antony I. Ginnane, Jane Ballantyne
Department Leadership Roster
James Barton
Screenplay
Geoffrey Simpson
Director of Photography
Michael Pearce
Director
Jon Dowding
Production Design
Glenn Boswell
Stunt Coordinator
Jane Ballantyne
Producer
Denise Haratzis
Editor
Stephen Matters
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
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What is Initiation about?
After the death of his mother, teenage Danny visits his father Matt Malloy on a lonesome farm in Australia, where he lives with a girlfriend and her daughter Stevie. The farm has been going bad lately, so Matt starts smuggling Marijuana for a drug connection. When Danny joins him on one of his flights, the two-seater crashes in the middle of nowhere. Since his father is wounded, he has to conquer the jungle alone in search for help.
Who directed Initiation?
Initiation was directed by Michael Pearce.
Who stars in Initiation?
The principal cast of Initiation includes Bruno Lawrence, Rodney Harvey, Miranda Otto, Arna-Maria Winchester, Bobby Smith.
When was Initiation released and how long is it?
Initiation was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Initiation?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Initiation was composed by Stephen Matters.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Initiation?
Initiation holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.).