The Last Wave
“Hasn't the weather been strange ...could it be a warning?”
Synopsis
A Sydney lawyer defends five Aboriginal people in a ritualised taboo murder and in the process learns disturbing truths about himself and premonitions.
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THE LAST WAVE (1977) TRAILEROfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-14
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Richard Chamberlain
David Burton
Olivia Hamnett
Annie Burton
David Gulpilil
Chris Lee
Nandjiwarra Amagula
Charlie
Frederick Parslow
Rev. Burton
Vivean Gray
Dr. Whitburn
Walter Amagula
Gerry Lee
Roy Bara
Larry
Cedrick Lalara
Lindsey
Morris Lalara
Jacko
Peter Carroll
Michael Zeadler
Athol Compton
Billy Corman
Hedley Cullen
Judge
Michael Duffield
Andrew Potter
Wallas Eaton
Morgue Doctor
Jo England
Babysitter
John Frawley
Policeman
Jennifer De Greenlaw
Zeadler's Secretary
Release History & Theatrical Window
Paris Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 6, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 27, 2001
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$825K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.57x
+$1.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Weir
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Weir, Petru Popescu, Tony Morphett
- Original Score
- Groove Myers
- Original Title
- The Last Wave
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Budget
- $825K
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.1M
- Production Studios
- Australian Film Commission, McElroy & McElroy, Derek Power, South Australian Film Corporation, Last Wave Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Weir
Peter Weir, Petru Popescu, Tony Morphett
Groove Myers
Russell Boyd
Max Lemon
Hal McElroy, Jim McElroy
Department Leadership Roster
Annie Bleakley
Costume Design
Peter Weir
Director
Peter Weir
Screenplay
Petru Popescu
Screenplay
Russell Boyd
Director of Photography
Max Lemon
Editor
Tony Morphett
Screenplay
Hal McElroy
Producer
Jim McElroy
Producer
Groove Myers
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
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted to Adults (18+).
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Last Wave
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Last Wave about?
A Sydney lawyer defends five Aboriginal people in a ritualised taboo murder and in the process learns disturbing truths about himself and premonitions.
Who directed The Last Wave?
The Last Wave was directed by Peter Weir.
Who stars in The Last Wave?
The principal cast of The Last Wave includes Richard Chamberlain, Olivia Hamnett, David Gulpilil, Nandjiwarra Amagula, Frederick Parslow.
When was The Last Wave released and how long is it?
The Last Wave was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Last Wave?
The Last Wave had a reported production budget of $825K and grossed $2.1M at the worldwide box office (2.57 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for The Last Wave?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Last Wave was composed by Groove Myers.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Last Wave?
The Last Wave holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); IN: A (Restricted to Adults (18+).); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).