Long Weekend
“Their crime was against nature. Nature found them guilty.”
Synopsis
When a suburban couple goes camping for the weekend at a remote beach, they discover that nature isn't in an accommodating mood.
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Mark Kermode reviews Long Weekend (1977) | BFI PlayerOfficial
Type: Featurette • Published 2023-01-27
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Sitges Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 29, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 16, 2006
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Colin Eggleston
- Screenplay & Story
- Everett De Roche
- Original Score
- Michael Carlos
- Original Title
- Long Weekend
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Victorian Film, Dugong Films, Australian Film Commission
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Colin Eggleston
Everett De Roche
Michael Carlos
Vincent Monton
Brian Kavanagh
Colin Eggleston, Richard Brennan
Department Leadership Roster
Colin Eggleston
Director
Colin Eggleston
Producer
Brian Kavanagh
Editor
Everett De Roche
Screenplay
Michael Carlos
Original Music Composer
Vincent Monton
Director of Photography
Lawrence Eastwood
Production Design
Kevin Regan
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Long Weekend
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What is Long Weekend about?
When a suburban couple goes camping for the weekend at a remote beach, they discover that nature isn't in an accommodating mood.
Who directed Long Weekend?
Long Weekend was directed by Colin Eggleston.
Who stars in Long Weekend?
The principal cast of Long Weekend includes John Hargreaves, Briony Behets, Mike McEwen, Roy Day, Michael Aitkens.
When was Long Weekend released and how long is it?
Long Weekend was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Long Weekend?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Long Weekend was composed by Michael Carlos.