Wake in Fright
Series Overview
John Grant is returning to Sydney after a year teaching at a one-classroom school in the Outback. Shortly after hitting the road, he collides with a kangaroo, and finds himself marooned in a small mining town, awaiting repairs on his car. With little to do but drink beer, John is seduced into a raucous, illegal game of two-up. After a short, exhilarating winning streak, he loses everything, which triggers a dangerous series of events that render John a broken and desperate man.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 2 Episodes
78 min per episode
2017 – 2017
Premiered: Sun, Oct 8, 2017
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 2: “Part 2”
Part two of John Grant’s unnerving outback experience continues. He’s chosen a dark and dangerous path, will he Survive?
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Wake In Fright sneak peekOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-09-26
Cast & Creators
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Maisy
Randall Dart
Vic Killen
Sonya Giesekam
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Jason Lee Hansen
Charlie
Andrew David James
Tattooed Barman
John MacLeod
Elderly Man
Andrew McGregor
Yindee Barman
Iziah Nean
Lucas
James Parbery
Desk Sergeant
Josephine Peter
Elderly Woman
Heath Williams
Lifesaver
Christopher Tauro
Two Up Controller
Matthew Vandenbergh
Two Up Controller
Sean Keenan
John Grant
Di Adams
Joyce
Alex Dimitriades
Doc Tydon
Robyn Malcolm
Ursula Hynes
Lee Jones
Joe Jaffries
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kriv Stenders
Kenneth Cook, Stephen M. Irwin
Antony Partos, Matteo Zingales
Geoffrey Hall
Department Leadership Roster
Kriv Stenders
Director
Stephen M. Irwin
Writer
Geoffrey Hall
Director of Photography
Melinda Doring
Production Design
Antony Partos
Original Music Composer
Matteo Zingales
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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18+: 18+ Restricted to Adults.
International Certification Matrix
18+ Restricted to Adults.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wake in Fright
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What is Wake in Fright about?
John Grant is returning to Sydney after a year teaching at a one-classroom school in the Outback. Shortly after hitting the road, he collides with a kangaroo, and finds himself marooned in a small mining town, awaiting repairs on his car. With little to do but drink beer, John is seduced into a raucous, illegal game of two-up. After a short, exhilarating winning streak, he loses everything, which triggers a dangerous series of events that render John a broken and desperate man.
How many seasons does Wake in Fright have?
Wake in Fright comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Wake in Fright?
Key cast members in Wake in Fright include Elissa Burke, Randall Dart, Sonya Giesekam, Jason Lee Hansen, Andrew David James.
Who created or directed Wake in Fright?
Wake in Fright was developed and directed by Kriv Stenders.