Wake in Fright (1971)

Have a drink, mate? Have a fight, mate? Have some dust and sweat, mate? There's nothing else out here.

Wake in Fright (1971) poster

A young schoolteacher descends into personal moral degradation after finding himself stranded in a brutal, menacing town in outback Australia.

Director: Ted Kotcheff
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 109 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: John Scott
Cinematography: Brian West
Editing: Anthony Buckley
Production: NLT, Group W, United Artists
Country: Australia, United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $750,000
Box Office: $371,717
Original Language: en

Themes

Mentor's Betrayal and Heartbreak, Teacher-Student Relationship

Keywords

australia, based on novel or book, gambling, beer, teacher, mining town, outback, hunt, drunkenness, australian outback, christmas, kangaroo, coin toss, independent film

Trailer

Wake in Fright Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wake in Fright about?
A young schoolteacher descends into personal moral degradation after finding himself stranded in a brutal, menacing town in outback Australia.
Who directed Wake in Fright?
Wake in Fright was directed by Ted Kotcheff.
Who stars in Wake in Fright?
Wake in Fright stars Donald Pleasence, Gary Bond, Chips Rafferty, Sylvia Kay, Jack Thompson, Peter Whittle.
How long is Wake in Fright?
Wake in Fright has a runtime of 1h 49m (109 minutes).
What genre is Wake in Fright?
Wake in Fright is a Drama, Thriller film.
What is the budget of Wake in Fright?
Wake in Fright had a budget of $750,000.
How much did Wake in Fright gross?
Wake in Fright grossed $371,717 worldwide.
Where was Wake in Fright produced?
Wake in Fright was produced in Australia, United Kingdom, United States of America.
What are the themes of Wake in Fright?
The themes of Wake in Fright include: Mentor's Betrayal and Heartbreak, Teacher-Student Relationship.