The Last Wave [Criterion Collection]

The Last Wave [Criterion Collection]

Director: Peter Weir Cast: Richard Chamberlain
Richard Chamberlain
, Olivia Hamnett
Olivia Hamnett
, Frederick Parslow
Frederick Parslow
, Vivean Gray
Vivean Gray
Peter Weir
The Last Wave [Criterion Collection]

The Last Wave [Criterion Collection]

Director: Peter Weir Cast: Richard Chamberlain
Richard Chamberlain
, Olivia Hamnett
Olivia Hamnett
, Frederick Parslow
Frederick Parslow
, Vivean Gray
Vivean Gray
Peter Weir

DVD (Wide Screen / Stereo)

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Overview

Following in the thematic and artistic footsteps of his earlier film Picnic at Hanging Rock, director Peter Weir's haunting and equally enigmatic The Last Wave comes to DVD awash in a newly struck print and an even more impressive remastered sound design. The film, as with Picnic, has garnered a faithful cult following over the years and the two films are arguably still the best productions from the versatile and prolific Australian director. With its mix of horror, mystery, and metaphysical portents, The Last Wave is a cinematic spell which never relinquishes its power to take the viewer into a world of the supernatural and beyond. The Criterion Collection disc is fantastic and makes a very nice companion piece to their release of Picnic. The film is presented in its proper letterboxed format of 1.77:1 (enhanced for widescreen TVs) and its remastered transfer was supervised by director Weir. The image is sharp and appropriately dark and murky-looking, and only occasionally appears too grainy. The disc has also been given both a newly remastered 5.1 Dolby Digital English language track, as well as a two-channel option. Both tracks are great, though the 5.1 option is preferable as it sounds more bold and full, and adds even more to the film's already heady atmosphere. Compare the two tracks during the opening rain of hail sequence and enjoy the difference. In terms of extras, a nice video interview with the director has been included, wherein he talks briefly about working with the tightly knit group of aboriginal actors and actor Richard Chamberlain's stamina and courage during the film's finale set in the sewers below Sydney, among other things. The original theatrical trailer has also been included.

Product Details

Release Date: 03/21/2010
UPC: 0037429161920
Original Release: 1977
Rating: PG
Source: Criterion Collection
Region Code: 1
Presentation: [Wide Screen]
Sound: [stereo]
Language: English
Time: 1:46:00
Sales rank: 15,881

Special Features

New digital transfer supervised by director Peter Weir and enhanced for 16x9 televisions; Interview with director Peter Weir; Original theatrical trailer; English subtitles for the deaf and hearing impaired; Optimal image quality: RSDL dual-layer edition

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Richard Chamberlain David Burton
Olivia Hamnett Annie Burton
Frederick Parslow Rev. Burton
Vivean Gray Dr. Whitburn
Nandjiwarra Amagula Charlie,Gerry Lee
Roy Bara Larry
Cedric Lalara Lindsey,Jacko
Peter Carroll Michael Zeadler
Athol Compton Billy Corman
Hedley Cullen Judge
Michael Duffield Andrew Potter
Wallas Eaton Morgue Doctor
Jo England Babysitter
John Frawley Policeman
Jennifer de Greenlaw Zeadler's Secretary
Richard Henderson Prosecutor
Merv Lilley Publican
John Meagher Morgue Clerk
Guido Rametta Guido
Malcolm Robertson Don Fishburn
Greg Rowe Carl
Katrina Sedgwick Sophie Burton
Ingrid Weir Grace Burton
David Gulpilil Chris Lee
Nadjiwarra Amagula Charlie
Tony Llewellyn-Jones Guest at party
Charles Wain Composer

Technical Credits
Neil Angwin Special Effects
Monty Fieguth Special Effects
Hal McElroy Producer,Producer
Peter Weir Director,Screenwriter
Tony Morphett Screenwriter
Petru Popescu Screenwriter

Scene Index

Side #1 --
0. Chapters
1. Logos/Opening Credits [1:50]
2. Cloudless Storm [3:49]
3. Chaotic Commute [3:14]
4. Raining Indoors [5:12]
5. Childhood Dreams [2:41]
6. Crime [2:00]
7. Punishment [3:50]
8. Taking the case [5:32]
9. Troubling Dreams [5:00]
10. Chris [4:02]
11. Dinner Guests [9:24]
12. Dreams Continue [2:24]
13. A Warning [3:40]
14. "The dreamtime" [4:22]
15. Annie's Breakdown [5:25]
16. "Mulkurul" [7:34]
17. Fear [3:01]
18. In the Courtroom [3:12]
19. Secrets Revealed [4:39]
20. A Visit from the Reverend [2:58]
21. Into the Sewers [7:53]
22. Writing on the wall [5:27]
23. Last Wave [8:14]
24. Color Bars [:10]
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