Richard Chamberlain
David Burton
Search results
The Last Wave (also released in the United States as Black Rain) is a 1977 Australian mystery drama film directed by Peter Weir.
A Sydney lawyer defends five Aboriginal men accused of a ritual murder and uncovers a prophecy of a cataclysmic flood. The film explores the clash of cultures, the role of dreams and the mystery of the Aboriginal beliefs.
- (11K)
- Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
- Peter Weir
- 1979-01
A Sydney lawyer defends five Aboriginal men accused of killing a fellow Aborigine and uncovers a prophecy of a cataclysmic flood. The web page provides different plot summaries, keywords, and a Brazilian Portuguese language plot outline for the film directed by Peter Weir.
A 1977 Australian film by Peter Weir about a lawyer who defends aborigines accused of murder and faces apocalyptic visions. The Criterion edition features a director interview, original trailer and subtitles.
- David Burton
In Sydney, business lawyer David Burton (Richard Chamberlain) is given the pro bono assignment of defending five Aboriginals accused of the murder of another tribesman.
- (17)
- Peter Weir
- PG
- Richard Chamberlain
Jul 24, 2022 · A Sydney lawyer defends five Aboriginal Persons in a ritualized taboo murder and in the process learns disturbing things about himself and premonitions. The Last Wave (also released, in the US,...
- 3 min
- 1567
- Vintage Movie Trailers
The Last Wave. Richard Chamberlain stars as Australian lawyer David Burton, who takes on the defense of a group of aborigines accused of killing one of their own. He suspects the victim has been killed for violating a tribal taboo, but the defendants deny any tribal association.
People also ask
What is the story behind the last wave?
Who are the actors in the last wave?
Is the last wave a good movie?
Where can I watch the last wave?
