Dead Heart (1996)
Some people would die for what they believe. Others would kill for it.
Ray Lorkin, chief lawman in the tiny rural settlement of Wala Wala, Australia, fears that long-simmering tensions between the area's aborigine natives and white settlers are on the verge of erupting. When it's discovered that Kate, the white wife of local schoolteacher Les, has despoiled a sacred site by secretly meeting her aborigine lover, Tony, there, a shocking murder threatens to rip the small town apart.
Director: Nick Parsons
Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Drama
Runtime: 104 min
Release Date: September 8, 1996
Cast
- Bryan Brown - Ray Lorkin
- Ernie Dingo - David
- Angie Milliken - Kate
- Gnarnayarrahe Waitairie - Poppy
- Aaron Pedersen - Tony
- John Jarratt - Charlie
- David Gulpilil - Second Man in Desert
- Berynn Schwerdt - Gordon
- Anne Tenney - Sarah
- Lewis Fitz-Gerald - Les
Screenplay
Editing: Henry Dangar
Production: Australian Film Finance Corporation, New Town
Country: Australia
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Calm Before the Storm and Tension
Keywords
australia, romance, tension, outback, culture, aboriginal
More Films by Director: Nick Parsons
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dead Heart about?
- Ray Lorkin, chief lawman in the tiny rural settlement of Wala Wala, Australia, fears that long-simmering tensions between the area's aborigine natives and white settlers are on the verge of erupting. When it's discovered that Kate, the white wife of local schoolteacher Les, has despoiled a sacred site by secretly meeting her aborigine lover, Tony, there, a shocking murder threatens to rip the small town apart.
- Who directed Dead Heart?
- Dead Heart was directed by Nick Parsons.
- Who stars in Dead Heart?
- Dead Heart stars Bryan Brown, Ernie Dingo, Angie Milliken, Gnarnayarrahe Waitairie, Aaron Pedersen, John Jarratt.
- How long is Dead Heart?
- Dead Heart has a runtime of 1h 44m (104 minutes).
- What genre is Dead Heart?
- Dead Heart is a Mystery, Thriller, Drama film.
- Where was Dead Heart produced?
- Dead Heart was produced in Australia.
- What are the themes of Dead Heart?
- The themes of Dead Heart include: Calm Before the Storm and Tension.