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1971 · 95 min · PG

Walkabout

Directed by Nicolas Roeg · Adventure, Drama

Walkabout (1971) is a Adventure film, directed by Nicolas Roeg set in Australia during the 1960s–1970s. It runs 95 minutes and is rated PG.

A survival, with a melancholic and contemplative tone. Themes of man vs nature, coming of age, 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

Premise & themes

Premise
Themes
Man Vs NatureComing Of AgeIsolation
Structure
Frame Narrative
Tone
MelancholicContemplative

Shape

Protagonist
Two HanderFemale Led
Pacing
Measured
Dialogue
Sparse Quiet
Based on
Pure Fiction
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