1971 · 95 min · PG

Walkabout

Name: Walkabout
Genre: Adventure, Drama
Released: 1971
Duration: 95 min
Cast: Jenny Agutter, Luc Roeg, David Gulpilil, John Meillon, Robert McDarra

Directed by Nicolas Roeg · Adventure, Drama

Walkabout (1971) is a Adventure film, directed by Nicolas Roeg set in Australia during the 1970s. It runs 95 minutes and is rated PG.

A survival, with a melancholic and contemplative tone. Themes of coming of age, survival, and isolation play out through frame narrative.

Composer

John Barry

Cinematography

Nicolas Roeg

Cast

Jenny AgutterLuc RoegDavid GulpililJohn MeillonRobert McDarraPeter CarverJohn IllingsworthHilary Bamberger

The world of this film

Setting

Where

Australia

Setting

Desert Wilderness Urban

When

1970s

Premise & themes

Premise

Survival

Themes

Coming Of Age Survival Isolation

Structure

Frame Narrative

Tone

MelancholicContemplativeSurreal Dreamlike

Shape

Protagonist

Child LeadEnsemble

Pacing

Slow Burn

Dialogue

Sparse Quiet

Based on

Pure Fiction

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The world of this film

Setting

Premise & themes

Shape

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