The Last Wave
Australian lawyer David Burton agrees with reluctance to defend a group of Aboriginal people charged with murdering one of their own. He suspects the victim was targeted for violating a tribal taboo, but the defendants deny any tribal association. Burton, plagued by apocalyptic visions of water, slowly realizes danger may come from his own involvement with the Aboriginal people and their prophecies.
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The Last Wave
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Dec 15, 1977
Runtime
1h 46m
Genres
Drama, Mystery, Thriller
User Score
68%
Original Title
The Last Wave
Production Companies
Australian Film Commission, McElroy & McElroy, Derek Power, South Australian Film Corporation, Last Wave Productions
Director
Peter Weir
Budget
$810,000
Revenue
$1,300,000
Description
Australian lawyer David Burton agrees with reluctance to defend a group of Aboriginal people charged with murdering one of their own. He suspects the victim was targeted for violating a tribal taboo, but the defendants deny any tribal association. Burton, plagued by apocalyptic visions of water, slowly realizes danger may come from his own involvement with the Aboriginal people and their prophecies.
