Wake in Fright

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

⭐ 7.2 /10 330 votes

July 21, 1971 1h 49m Released

Drama Thriller Horror

Storyline

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

Key Information

                                        Director
                                        Ted Kotcheff
                                    

                                        Writers
                                        Evan Jones, Kenneth Cook
                                    

                                    Studio
                                    NLT
                                

                                    Rating
                                    7.2/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    EN
                                

                                    Budget
                                    $750,000
                                

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Cast & Crew

Donald Pleasence

Doc Tydon

Gary Bond

John Grant

Chips Rafferty

Jock Crawford

Sylvia Kay

Janette Hynes

Jack Thompson

Dick

Peter Whittle

Joe

Al Thomas

Tim Hynes

John Meillon

Charlie

John Armstrong

Atkins

Slim DeGrey

Jarvis

Maggie Dence

Receptionist

Norm Erskine

Joe the Cook

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wake in Fright released?

Wake in Fright was released on July 21, 1971.

How long is Wake in Fright?

The runtime of Wake in Fright is 1h 49m.

What genre is Wake in Fright?

Wake in Fright is a Drama, Thriller, Horror movie.

What is the rating of Wake in Fright?

Wake in Fright has a rating of 7.2 out of 10 on TMDB.

Where can I watch Wake in Fright?

Wake in Fright is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Who directed Wake in Fright?

Wake in Fright was directed by Ted Kotcheff.

Who stars in Wake in Fright?

The main cast of Wake in Fright includes Donald Pleasence, Gary Bond, Chips Rafferty.

What language is Wake in Fright in?

Wake in Fright is originally in English.