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1971 · 109 min · R

Wake in Fright

Directed by Ted Kotcheff · Drama, Thriller

Wake in Fright (1971) is a Drama film, directed by Ted Kotcheff set in Australia during the 1960s, in summer. It runs 109 minutes and is rated R.

A neo noir, with a bleak and tense tone. Themes of madness / loss of sanity, isolation, and class conflict run throughout.

Composer
John Scott
Cinematography
Brian West
Cast
Donald PleasenceGary BondChips RaffertySylvia KayJack ThompsonPeter WhittleAl ThomasJohn Meillon

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Australia
When
Season

Premise & themes

Premise
Themes
Madness / Loss Of SanityIsolationClass Conflict
Tone
BleakTense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Slow Burn
Based on
Pure Fiction