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Long Weekend

  • 19781978
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  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
5.2K
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Long Weekend (1978)
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  • Horror
  • Mystery
  • Thriller
When a suburban couple go camping for the weekend at a remote beach, they discover that nature isn't in an accommodating mood.When a suburban couple go camping for the weekend at a remote beach, they discover that nature isn't in an accommodating mood.When a suburban couple go camping for the weekend at a remote beach, they discover that nature isn't in an accommodating mood.
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
5.2K
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  • Director
    • Colin Eggleston
  • Writer
    • Everett De Roche(original screenplay)
  • Stars
    • John Hargreaves
    • Briony Behets
    • Mike McEwen
Top credits
  • Director
    • Colin Eggleston
  • Writer
    • Everett De Roche(original screenplay)
  • Stars
    • John Hargreaves
    • Briony Behets
    • Mike McEwen
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    • 68User reviews
    • 111Critic reviews
    • 61Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 1 nomination

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    Trailer 2:05
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    Long Weekend (1978)
    Briony Behets in Long Weekend (1978)
    John Hargreaves in Long Weekend (1978)
    Briony Behets in Long Weekend (1978)
    Briony Behets and John Hargreaves in Long Weekend (1978)
    Briony Behets and John Hargreaves in Long Weekend (1978)
    Briony Behets and John Hargreaves in Long Weekend (1978)
    Briony Behets in Long Weekend (1978)
    John Hargreaves in Long Weekend (1978)
    Briony Behets and John Hargreaves in Long Weekend (1978)
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    John Hargreaves
    John Hargreaves
    • Peteras Peter
    Briony Behets
    Briony Behets
    • Marciaas Marcia
    Mike McEwen
    • Truckieas Truckie
    Roy Day
    • Old Fishermanas Old Fisherman
    Michael Aitkens
    • Barmanas Barman
    Sue Kiss von Soly
    • City Girlas City Girl
    Colin Eggleston
    • Marcia's Loveras Marcia's Lover
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Colin Eggleston
    • Writer
      • Everett De Roche(original screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Despite winning numerous awards and being a success overseas, the film was a flop both critically and commercially in its home country of Australia.
    • Goofs
      The films is set on mainland Australia, however a wild Tasmanian devil is depicted, which at the time of filming were only located on the island of Tasmania.
    • Quotes

      Peter: I'm sorry if we got...

      Marcia: Shh!

    • Crazy credits
      Spoiler: The closing credits appear over a shot of the wilderness vegetation growing around the harpoon impaling Marcia.
    • Alternate versions
      Spoiler: The UK Region 2 DVD, released in 2006, is slightly cut with one known cut when Peter (John Hargreaves) is hit by the truck at the very end. Some of the actual head collision is removed and after the end credits have rolled, some of the sound on black screen has been faded swiftly out.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Bush Myth in Australian Films (1982)

    User reviews68

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    One of those forgotten diamonds
    Most of the people who visit IMDb will have some childhood memories about a movie they saw ones on television. When you'r young, most of the time you only remember the images. At the age of 35 I certainly remember The Long Weekend. Maybe it was my age... but in my memory it was spooky and had a very surprising and sudden ending. I always wondered what the title of the movie was. Thanks to the internet I know it was this one. I recently bought the DVD and watched it again. A little bit disappointing.. but I am glad I watched it again.

    Rob

    The Netherlands
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    • tintintin
    • May 18, 2003

    FAQ2

    • What are the books Marcia is reading?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 29, 1979 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Australia
    • Official sites
      • Second Sight Films (United Kingdom)
      • Synapse Films (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Largo fin de semana
    • Filming locations
      • Bega, New South Wales, Australia
    • Production company
      • Dugong Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • A$270,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 37 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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