Backlands
Abschied in den Tod
Synopsis
A German high school graduate travels to Australia against her mother’s wishes to meet her uncle there. On the way, she joins two young Australians who have been caught by the drug investigation network, and thus calls her mother into action.
Top Cast
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Denise Zich
Julia Brandt
Susanne Lothar
Hanne Brandt
Craig McLachlan
Det. Const. Steve McNamara
Sophie Heathcote
Sandy O'Brian
Nicholas Bell
Archie Wilson
Dieter Laser
Uncle Max
Stuart Baker
Danny
Brett Tucker
Mark Penhalligan
Susanne Chapman
Bernard Curry
Jerome Delaunay
Erik Donnison
Caroline Lloyd
Mark Mitchell
Chief Inspector Peck
Oscar Redding
Tim Wilson
Robert Rabiah
Detective Bavaria (uncredited)
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4.3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Martin Buchhorn
- Screenplay & Story
- Mike Bäuml, John Reeves
- Original Title
- Abschied in den Tod
- Country of Origin
- Australia, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Budget
- $4.3M
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Martin Buchhorn
Mike Bäuml, John Reeves
Mark Bliss
Gaby Kull-Neujahr
Veith von Fürstenberg, Tom Parkinson
Department Leadership Roster
Veith von Fürstenberg
Producer
Tom Parkinson
Producer
Martin Buchhorn
Director
Mark Bliss
Director of Photography
Mike Bäuml
Writer
Gaby Kull-Neujahr
Editor
John Reeves
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Backlands.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Backlands
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Backlands about?
A German high school graduate travels to Australia against her mother’s wishes to meet her uncle there. On the way, she joins two young Australians who have been caught by the drug investigation network, and thus calls her mother into action.
Who directed Backlands?
Backlands was directed by Martin Buchhorn.
Who stars in Backlands?
The principal cast of Backlands includes Denise Zich, Susanne Lothar, Craig McLachlan, Sophie Heathcote, Nicholas Bell.
When was Backlands released and how long is it?
Backlands was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.