The Last Wave
A Sydney lawyer defends five Aboriginal people in a ritualised taboo murder and in the process learns disturbing truths about himself and premonitions.
Release Year
1977
Runtime
106 min
Audience Score
6.7
Genres
Drama, Mystery, Horror
Story Snapshot
A Sydney lawyer defends five Aboriginal people in a ritualised taboo murder and in the process learns disturbing truths about himself and premonitions.
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