Australia / USA,
1971, 109 min
Directed by:
Ted KotcheffScreenplay:
Evan JonesCinematography:
Brian WestComposer:
John ScottCast:
Donald Pleasence, Gary Bond, Chips Rafferty, Sylvia Kay, Jack Thompson, John Meillon, Peter Whittle, Nancy Knudsen, Carlo Manchini, Maggie DencePlots(1)
John Grant, a bonded teacher, arrives in a rough outback mining town planning to stay overnight before starting his holiday. But one night stretches to several and with the aid of alcohol he plunges headlong toward his own destruction. (official distributor synopsis)
Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Cannes Film Festival
- 1971 - Ted Kotcheff (Grand Prix International du Festival (1964-1974))