Fear Is the Rider
Synopsis
John Shaw, a photojournalist arrives in Australia trying to recover from his experiences reporting on the Vietnam War. After meeting a young woman in a small-town bar, he decides to detour into the Outback to photograph cave paintings. Out there, under the baking sun, people can die within hours. But the elements are not the most hazardous thing in the bush, and Shaw and his mysterious companion soon find themselves caught up in an unrelenting fight for survival.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Michael McDonagh
- Screenplay & Story
- John Michael McDonagh
- Original Title
- Fear Is the Rider
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- House of Un-American Activities, Brookstreet Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Michael McDonagh
John Michael McDonagh, Kenneth Cook
John Michael McDonagh, Elizabeth Eves, Kate Glover
Department Leadership Roster
John Michael McDonagh
Producer
John Michael McDonagh
Screenplay
Elizabeth Eves
Producer
John Michael McDonagh
Director
Kate Glover
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fear Is the Rider
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What is Fear Is the Rider about?
John Shaw, a photojournalist arrives in Australia trying to recover from his experiences reporting on the Vietnam War. After meeting a young woman in a small-town bar, he decides to detour into the Outback to photograph cave paintings. Out there, under the baking sun, people can die within hours. But the elements are not the most hazardous thing in the bush, and Shaw and his mysterious companion soon find themselves caught up in an unrelenting fight for survival.
Who directed Fear Is the Rider?
Fear Is the Rider was directed by John Michael McDonagh.
Who stars in Fear Is the Rider?
The principal cast of Fear Is the Rider includes Abbey Lee, Ben Mendelsohn, Toby Wallace, Eliza Scanlen.
When was Fear Is the Rider released and how long is it?
Fear Is the Rider was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of Unknown.
Is Fear Is the Rider based on a book or true story?
Fear Is the Rider is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Kenneth Cook".