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THE LAST WAVE

Directed by Peter Weir
Australia, 1977
Drama, Fantasy, Thriller
  • 105105 minutes

Synopsis

When he agrees to defend a group of Aboriginal men charged with homicide, a Sydney lawyer is plunged into a shadow world of secret societies, shamanic rituals, and an ancient doomsday prophecy. Plagued by apocalyptic visions of water, the lawyer’s interest in the case slowly slides into obsession.

Synopsis

When he agrees to defend a group of Aboriginal men charged with homicide, a Sydney lawyer is plunged into a shadow world of secret societies, shamanic rituals, and an ancient doomsday prophecy. Plagued by apocalyptic visions of water, the lawyer’s interest in the case slowly slides into obsession.