

The Last Wave (1977)
Parental Guidance Suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children under 10.
Overview
A Sydney lawyer defends five Aboriginal people in a ritualised taboo murder and in the process learns disturbing truths about himself and premonitions.
Cast & Crew
Trailers
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THE LAST WAVE Trailer [1977]

THE LAST WAVE (1977) TRAILER

Brian Trenchard-Smith on THE LAST WAVE

CBS Late Movie promo The Last Wave 1981

Peter Weir talks about The Last Wave (1977)
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