The Dreaming
“Are they dreams or nightmares...Nightmares or premonitions?”
Synopsis
When a group of Indigenous activists attempt to repatriate ancestral artifacts found in a cave on Australia's Kangaroo Island, one of them is shot, evading police and taken to a local hospital, where the doctor attending to her experiences strange visions relating to violent events from the past.
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The Dreaming (1988) Greek Vhs Theatrical Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-02-05
Top Cast
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Arthur Dignam
Professor Bernard Thornton
Penny Cook
Cathy Thornton
Gary Sweet
Geoff
Laurence Clifford
Najira
Kristina Nehm
Warindji
John Noble
Dr. Richards
Patrick Frost
Dr. Graham
Peter Merrill
Archaeologist
Deborah Little
Admissions Officer
Leo Taylor
Alf
Marcella Russo
Young Nurse
Kathryn Fisher
Sister
Gary Goodwin
Policeman
Geoff Smith
Undertaker
Brian Mulqueeny
Hospital Aide
Michael Read
Security Guard
Chris Jones
Student
Michael Norman
Detective
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mario Andreacchio
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephanie McCarthy, Craig Lahiff, Rob George, Mario Andreacchio, Terry Jennings
- Original Score
- Frank Strangio
- Original Title
- The Dreaming
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- FGH, Genesis Films, International Film Management, South Australian Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mario Andreacchio
Stephanie McCarthy, Craig Lahiff, Rob George, Mario Andreacchio, Terry Jennings
Frank Strangio
David Foreman
Suresh Ayyar
Antony I. Ginnane, Craig Lahiff, Wayne Groom
Department Leadership Roster
Mario Andreacchio
Director
Frank Strangio
Original Music Composer
David Foreman
Director of Photography
Stephanie McCarthy
Writer
Rob George
Writer
Craig Lahiff
Producer
Mario Andreacchio
Writer
Suresh Ayyar
Editor
Wayne Groom
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dreaming
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What is The Dreaming about?
When a group of Indigenous activists attempt to repatriate ancestral artifacts found in a cave on Australia's Kangaroo Island, one of them is shot, evading police and taken to a local hospital, where the doctor attending to her experiences strange visions relating to violent events from the past.
Who directed The Dreaming?
The Dreaming was directed by Mario Andreacchio.
Who stars in The Dreaming?
The principal cast of The Dreaming includes Arthur Dignam, Penny Cook, Gary Sweet, Laurence Clifford, Kristina Nehm.
When was The Dreaming released and how long is it?
The Dreaming was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Dreaming?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Dreaming was composed by Frank Strangio.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Dreaming?
The Dreaming holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.).