Wake in Fright (1971)

Directors:

Ted Kotcheff

Writers:

Evan Jones

Actors:

Nelson, Liam Reynolds, Carlo Manchini, Robert McDarra, Harry Lawrence, Dawn Lake

Synopsis:

Wake in Fright is the story of John Grant, a bonded teacher who arrives in the rough outback mining town of Bundanyabba planning to stay overnight before catching the plane to Sydney, but as one night stretches into several he plunges headlong into his own destruction.
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Wake in Fright (1971)

This movie really made me uncomfortable. The backdrop is the Australian outback and sets the scene for a man's fast descent into alcoholism and general madness. Bonus drinking game: This is easy! Just match John Grant beer for beer. Just try no to wake in fright!
Phoreigner
November 28, 2012