Walkabout (1971)
A boy and girl face the challenge of the world's last frontier.
Under the pretense of having a picnic, a geologist takes his teenage daughter and 6-year-old son into the Australian outback and attempts to shoot them. When he fails, he turns the gun on himself, and the two city-bred children must contend with harsh wilderness alone. They are saved by a chance encounter with an Aboriginal boy who shows them how to survive, and in the process underscores the disharmony between nature and modern life.
Cast
- Jenny Agutter - Girl
- Luc Roeg - White Boy
- David Gulpilil - Black Boy
- John Meillon - Man
- Robert McDarra - Man
- Peter Carver - No Hoper
- John Illingsworth - Young Man
- Hilary Bamberger - Woman
- Barry Donnelly - Australian Scientist
- Noeline Brown - German Scientist
Screenplay
- Edward Bond
- Nicolas Roeg (Story)
- James Vance Marshall (Novel)
Themes
Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Siblings Bound Tight Against the World, Deep Regret Over Past Deeds
Keywords
australia, suicide, sibling relationship, based on novel or book, hunter, picnic, wilderness, camel, tribe, coming of age, flashback, survival, teenage girl, death, outback
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Walkabout about?
- Under the pretense of having a picnic, a geologist takes his teenage daughter and 6-year-old son into the Australian outback and attempts to shoot them. When he fails, he turns the gun on himself, and the two city-bred children must contend with harsh wilderness alone. They are saved by a chance encounter with an Aboriginal boy who shows them how to survive, and in the process underscores the disharmony between nature and modern life.
- Who directed Walkabout?
- Walkabout was directed by Nicolas Roeg.
- Who stars in Walkabout?
- Walkabout stars Jenny Agutter, Luc Roeg, David Gulpilil, John Meillon, Robert McDarra, Peter Carver.
- How long is Walkabout?
- Walkabout has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is Walkabout?
- Walkabout is a Adventure, Drama film.
- What is the budget of Walkabout?
- Walkabout had a budget of $1M.
- Where was Walkabout produced?
- Walkabout was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Walkabout?
- The themes of Walkabout include: Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Siblings Bound Tight Against the World, Deep Regret Over Past Deeds.