Wake in Fright (1971)

Synopsis of Wake in Fright

Outback was based on Kenneth Cook's novel Wake in Fright. Gary Bond plays a naive young Australian teacher who is tragically unprepared for his new position in the outback. The community he has been sent to is populated almost exclusively by amoral, primitive toughs, more interested in slaughtering kangaroos and sexual carousing than in such niceties as education or propriety. The methodical shattering of Bond's dearly held values plunge the young teacher deeper into degeneracy. Outback was so graphic in its original Australian version that 15 minutes had to be cut before American distributor Group W would consider touching it. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Theatrical Feature Running Time:

109 mins

Director(s):

Ted Kotcheff

Writer(s):

Evan Jones

Producer(s):

George W. Willoughby

Theatrical MPAA Rating:

R(Rape & Sexual Abuse, Adult Situations, Sexual Situations, Violence)

Categories:

Foreign, Drama

Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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