The Last Wave

A Sydney lawyer defends five Aboriginal people in a ritualised taboo murder and in the process learns disturbing truths about himself and premonitions.

Cast

Richard Chamberlain

as David Burton

Olivia Hamnett

as Annie Burton

David Gulpilil

as Chris Lee

Nandjiwarra Amagula

as Charlie

Frederick Parslow

as Rev. Burton

Vivean Gray

as Dr. Whitburn

Walter Amagula

as Gerry Lee

Roy Bara

as Larry

Cedrick Lalara

as Lindsey

Morris Lalara

as Jacko

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