The Wild Duck
“A dramatic and haunting tale of a special love that will charm you, stun you and touch your very soul...”
Synopsis
Ibsen's play, adapted to Australia, concerns a couple forced to answer for their daughter's legitimacy.
Top Cast
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Jeremy Irons
Harold
Liv Ullmann
Gina
Lucinda Jones
Henrietta
John Meillon
Old Ackland
Arthur Dignam
Gregory
Michael Pate
Wardle
Rhys McConnochie
Mr. Roland
Marion Edward
Mrs. Summers
Peter De Salis
Peters
Jeff Truman
Johnson
Desmond Tester
Elderly Guest
Colin Croft
Mollison
Clive Marshall
Gray
Robert Bruning
Large Gentleman
Georgie Sterling
Caretaker
Dale Aspin
Animal Handler
Release History & Theatrical Window
Montreal World Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 22, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henri Safran
- Screenplay & Story
- Tutte Lemkow, John Lind, Dido Merwin, Henri Safran, Henrik Ibsen
- Original Score
- Simon Walker
- Original Title
- The Wild Duck
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henri Safran
Tutte Lemkow, John Lind, Dido Merwin, Henri Safran, Henrik Ibsen
Simon Walker
Peter James
Don Saunders
Phillip Emanuel
Department Leadership Roster
Don Saunders
Editor
Henri Safran
Director
Tutte Lemkow
Writer
John Lind
Writer
Dido Merwin
Writer
Henri Safran
Writer
Darrell Lass
Production Design
Phillip Emanuel
Producer
Peter James
Director of Photography
Simon Walker
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wild Duck
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Wild Duck about?
Ibsen's play, adapted to Australia, concerns a couple forced to answer for their daughter's legitimacy.
Who directed The Wild Duck?
The Wild Duck was directed by Henri Safran.
Who stars in The Wild Duck?
The principal cast of The Wild Duck includes Jeremy Irons, Liv Ullmann, Lucinda Jones, John Meillon, Arthur Dignam.
When was The Wild Duck released and how long is it?
The Wild Duck was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Wild Duck?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Wild Duck was composed by Simon Walker.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Wild Duck?
The Wild Duck holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).