Walkabout
“A boy and girl face the challenge of the world's last frontier.”
Synopsis
Under the pretense of having a picnic, a geologist takes his teenage daughter and 6-year-old son into the Australian outback and attempts to shoot them. When he fails, he turns the gun on himself, and the two city-bred children must contend with harsh wilderness alone. They are saved by a chance encounter with an Aboriginal boy who shows them how to survive, and in the process underscores the disharmony between nature and modern life.
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WALKABOUT Trailer (1971) - The Criterion CollectionOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-03-17
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 1, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 26, 2006
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nicolas Roeg
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward Bond, Nicolas Roeg, James Vance Marshall
- Original Score
- John Barry
- Original Title
- Walkabout
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Budget
- $1M
- Production Studios
- Si Litvinoff Film Production, Max L. Raab Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nicolas Roeg
Edward Bond, Nicolas Roeg, James Vance Marshall
John Barry
Nicolas Roeg
Alan Pattillo, Antony Gibbs
Si Litvinoff, Max L. Raab
Department Leadership Roster
Nicolas Roeg
Director
Edward Bond
Writer
Si Litvinoff
Producer
Brian Eatwell
Production Design
Alan Pattillo
Editor
Nicolas Roeg
Director of Photography
Antony Gibbs
Editor
John Barry
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
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Walkabout
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Walkabout about?
Under the pretense of having a picnic, a geologist takes his teenage daughter and 6-year-old son into the Australian outback and attempts to shoot them. When he fails, he turns the gun on himself, and the two city-bred children must contend with harsh wilderness alone. They are saved by a chance encounter with an Aboriginal boy who shows them how to survive, and in the process underscores the disharmony between nature and modern life.
Who directed Walkabout?
Walkabout was directed by Nicolas Roeg.
Who stars in Walkabout?
The principal cast of Walkabout includes Jenny Agutter, Luc Roeg, David Gulpilil, John Meillon, Robert McDarra.
When was Walkabout released and how long is it?
Walkabout was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Walkabout?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Walkabout was composed by John Barry.
Is Walkabout based on a book or true story?
Walkabout is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "James Vance Marshall".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Walkabout?
Walkabout holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).