Weekend of Shadows (1978)

Director:

Tom Jeffrey

Writers:

Hugh Atkinson (novel), Peter Yeldham

Stars:

John Waters, Wyn Roberts, Graham Rouse

2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
John Waters	...	Rabbit
Wyn Roberts	...	Sergeant Caxton
Graham Rouse	...	Ab Nolan
Melissa Jaffer	...	Vi
Keith Lee	...	Wayne
Bill Hunter	...	Bosun
Kit Taylor	...	Ryan
Barbara West	...	Helen
Les Foxcroft	...	Badger
Graeme Blundell	...	Bernie
Kevin Miles	...	The Superintendent
Audine Leith	...	Kathy Nolan
Don Barker	...	O'Dowd
David Hursthouse	...	Smith
Bryan Brown	...	Bennett

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

adelaide south australia | hunt | country town | psycho killer | community | 

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Taglines:

A film of PASSION! POWER! and PREJUDICE!

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Genres:

Crime | Drama

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Official Sites:

South Australian Film Corporation

Country:

Australia

Language:

English

Release Date:

29 June 1978 (Australia)

Also Known As:

Weekend to Kill

Filming Locations:

Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Australia

Box Office

Budget:

$500,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Australian Film Commission, The, Samson Productions, South Australian Film Corporation, The

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Did You Know?

Trivia

Actress Melissa Jaffer once said that her role as Rabbit's wife Vi in this film was her favorite film role to date: "I really loved playing Vi. The love relationship between Vi and Rabbit is a very strong element in the book and the film. Vi's whole attention is taken up with the relationship. She loves Rabbit and understands him in a way that nobody else does. But she wants so much for him to be accepted by the other men in town. That is her main concern".

User Reviews

Great sleeper

This is one of the top films of the late seventies. It is a real sleeper, as not many people will have had the opportunity to witness its charms in an actual cinema. I believe it shows great insight into character and the human condition. John Waters gives a finely restrained performance and the balance of tragedy to comedy is deftly worked. A terrific piece along the possible lines of Whistle Down the Wind - Bryan Forbes film starring Alan Bates. Well worth the effort. Enjoy your cinema. Andy