High Tide
“In the time it takes to get your car fixed your whole life can change.”
Synopsis
A backup singer gets stranded in a small coastal town after losing her job in a band. She winds up in a caravan park only to encounter, by accident, the teenage daughter she deserted following her husband's death.
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High Tide (1987) – Trailer – SFF 19
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-03-27
Top Cast
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Judy Davis
Lillie
Jan Adele
Bet
Claudia Karvan
Ally
Colin Friels
Mick
John Clayton
Col
Frankie J. Holden
Lester
Toni Scanlan
Mary
Monica Trapaga
Tracey
Barry Rugless
Club Manager
'Cowboy' Bob Purtell
Joe
Mark Hembrow
Mechanic
Emily Stocker
Michelle
Marc Aden Gray
Jason
Jan Boreham
Mona
May Howlett
Mick's Mum
Robert Lewis
Band Member
Release History & Theatrical Window
Montréal World Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 18, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gillian Armstrong
- Screenplay & Story
- Laura Jones
- Original Score
- Peter Best
- Original Title
- High Tide
- Country of Origin
- Australia, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Hemdale Film Corporation, FGH, SJL Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gillian Armstrong
Laura Jones
Peter Best
David Gribble, Peter Menzies Jr., Geoffrey Wharton, George Greenough, Russell Boyd
Nicholas Beauman
Antony I. Ginnane, Joseph Skrzynski, Sandra Levy
Department Leadership Roster
Gillian Armstrong
Director
Bernard Ledger
Stunt Coordinator
Laura Jones
Screenplay
Peter Best
Original Music Composer
Sally Campbell
Production Design
Russell Boyd
Director of Photography
Nicholas Beauman
Editor
Terry Ryan
Costume Design
Sandra Levy
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About High Tide
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What is High Tide about?
A backup singer gets stranded in a small coastal town after losing her job in a band. She winds up in a caravan park only to encounter, by accident, the teenage daughter she deserted following her husband's death.
Who directed High Tide?
High Tide was directed by Gillian Armstrong.
Who stars in High Tide?
The principal cast of High Tide includes Judy Davis, Jan Adele, Claudia Karvan, Colin Friels, John Clayton.
When was High Tide released and how long is it?
High Tide was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for High Tide?
The original motion picture soundtrack for High Tide was composed by Peter Best.
What is the age rating and content advisory for High Tide?
High Tide holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).