A young Australian reporter tries to navigate the political turmoil of Indonesia during the rule of President Sukarno with the help of a diminutive photographer.

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Credits

Crew

DirectorPeter Weir

WriterPeter Weir, C.J. Koch, David Williamson

CinematographerRussell Boyd

ComposerMaurice Jarre

EditorWilliam M. Anderson

ProducerJim McElroy

Cast

Mel Gibsonas Guy Hamilton

Sigourney Weaveras Jill Bryant

Linda Huntas Billy Kwan

Michael Murphyas Pete Curtis

Bill Kerras Colonel Henderson

Noel Ferrieras Wally O'Sullivan

Bembol Rocoas Kumar

Paul Sonkkilaas Kevin Condon

Domingo Landichoas Hartono

Kuh Ledesmaas Tiger Lily

Hermino De Guzmanas Immigration Officer

Ali Nuras Ali

Dominador Robridilloas Betjak Man

Joel Agonaas Palace Guard

Mike Emperioas Sukarno

Bernardo Nacillaas Dwarf

Coco Maranthaas Pool Waiter

Norma Uatuhanas Ibu

Lito Tolentinoas Udin

Cecily Polsonas Moira

Double Feature

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Picnic at Hanging Rock1975

Both directed by Peter Weir

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The Last Wave1977Both directed by Peter Weir
The Cars That Ate Paris1974Both directed by Peter Weir

The Year of Living Dangerously (1982) | Criteria