The Year of Living Dangerously (1982)

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Starring:
Mel GibsonSigourney Weaver, (more)
Director(s):
Peter Weir
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG
Category:
DramaForeign
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Synopsis of The Year of Living Dangerously

Mel Gibson stars in this period political thriller directed by Peter Weir. Set in Indonesia during the 1965 coup against President Sukarno, the film stars Gibson as Guy Hamilton, an Australian wire-service reporter covering the scene. Whenever Hamilton becomes too glib or indifferent for his own good, he is brought back to earth by his "conscience," photographer Billy Kwan (played in male drag by diminutive actress Linda Hunt, who won an Academy Award for her performance). As all of Jakarta sinks into disarray, Hamilton pursues a romance with British attaché Jill Bryant (Sigourney Weaver). Filmed on location in the Philippines and Australia, the film was financed by MGM, in the first such American-Australian financial collaboration. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
115 mins

Complete Cast of The Year of Living Dangerously


Director(s):
Peter Weir
Writer(s):
David WilliamsonC.J. KockPeter Weir
Producer(s):
James McElroyPeter WeirJim McElroy
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG(Not For Children, Adult Situations, Nudity, Profanity, Violence)
Categories:
ForeignDrama
The Year of Living Dangerously Awards:
  • 1983 - Los Angeles Film Critics Association - Best Supporting Actress
  • 1983 - National Board of Review - Best Supporting Actress
  • 1983 - New York Film Critics Circle - Best Supporting Actress
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