Wake in Fright 1971
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56 Reviews
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SplatA young schoolteacher descends into personal moral degradation after finding himself stranded in a brutal, menacing town in outback Australia.
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cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Doc Tydon
as John Grant
as Jock Crawford
as Janette Hynes
as Dick
as Joe
as Tim Hynes
as Charlie
as Atkins
as Jarvis
Director:
Writer:
Evan Jones, Kenneth Cook
Stars:
Donald Pleasence, Gary Bond, Chips Rafferty, Sylvia Kay, Jack Thompson, Peter Whittle, Al Thomas, John Meillon, John Armstrong, Slim DeGrey,
Genres:
Drama,Thriller
Release Date:
1971 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
109 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Wake in Fright
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
EJ
KC
Cast
as Doc Tydon
as John Grant
as Jock Crawford
as Janette Hynes
as Dick
as Joe
as Tim Hynes
as Charlie
as Atkins
as Jarvis
as Receptionist
as Joe the Cook
as Charlie Jones
as Stubbs
as Robyn
as Joyce
as Higgins
as Pig Eyes
as 1st Controller
as 2nd Controller
as Stockman
as Van Driver
as Poker Player
as Miner
as The Fighting Kangaroo
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