Wake in Fright 

A young schoolteacher finds himself marooned in a small mining town in the outback, where a string of dangerous events render him a broken, desperate man.

Stars:

Sean Keenan, Alex Dimitriades, Caren Pistorius

2 wins & 9 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Sean Keenan	...	John Grant 2 episodes, 2017
Alex Dimitriades	...	Doc Tydon 2 episodes, 2017
Caren Pistorius	...	Janette Hynes 2 episodes, 2017
Gary Sweet	...	Tim Hynes 2 episodes, 2017
Robyn Malcolm	...	Ursula Hynes 2 episodes, 2017
Anna Samson	...	Mick Jaffries 2 episodes, 2017
Lee Jones	...	Joe Jaffries 2 episodes, 2017
Jada Alberts	...	Sandy Fanshawe 2 episodes, 2017
David Wenham	...	Jock Crawford 2 episodes, 2017
Di Adams	...	Joyce 2 episodes, 2017
Fayssal Bazzi	...	Donald 2 episodes, 2017
Elissa Burke	...	Maisy 2 episodes, 2017
Randall Dart	...	Vic Killen 2 episodes, 2017
Alan Dukes	...	Wayne 2 episodes, 2017
Hannah Fredericksen	...	Robyn 2 episodes, 2017
Gregory J. Fryer	...	Thomas 2 episodes, 2017
Sonya Giesekam	...	Robyn's Mum 2 episodes, 2017
Jason Lee Hansen	...	Charlie 2 episodes, 2017
Muriel Hunter	...	Indigenous Girl 2 episodes, 2017
Andrew David James	...	Tattooed Barman 2 episodes, 2017
John MacLeod	...	Elderly Man 2 episodes, 2017
Andrew McGregor	...	Yindee Barman 2 episodes, 2017
Paula Nazarski	...	Bea 2 episodes, 2017
Iziah Nean	...	Lucas 2 episodes, 2017
James Parbery	...	Desk Sergeant 2 episodes, 2017
Josephine Peter	...	Elderly Woman 2 episodes, 2017
Jerome Pride	...	Small Driver 2 episodes, 2017
Heath Williams	...	Lifesaver 2 episodes, 2017
Philip Partridge	...	Luke 2 episodes, 2017
Jesse Rowles	...	Worker 2 episodes, 2017
Hunter Stratton Boland	...	Lizard Boy unknown episodes
Christopher Tauro	...	Two Up Controller 2 episodes, 2017
Matthew Vandenbergh	...	Two Up Controller 2 episodes, 2017
Timothy James Cooper	...	RSL Worker 2 episodes, 2017
Michael Grant	...	RSL Worker 2 episodes, 2017
Tomo Jovanovic	...	RSL Worker 2 episodes, 2017
Dale McGuffin	...	RSL Worker 2 episodes, 2017
Joseph O'Connor	...	RSL Worker 2 episodes, 2017
Stuart Rawe	...	RSL Worker 2 episodes, 2017
Glen Robinson	...	RSL Worker 2 episodes, 2017
Ben Sullivan	...	RSL Worker 2 episodes, 2017

Storyline

This new adaptation of Kenneth Cook's classic Australian novel will tell the story of John Grant, a young schoolteacher who descends into his own personal nightmare after being stranded in the small outback mining town of Bundanyabba. Provocative, morally complex and brilliantly realized, Wake In Fright is guaranteed to stay with viewers long into the night and - possibly - for years to come.

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Plot Keywords:

male nudity | male rear nudity | male objectification | pubic hair | male pubic hair | 

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Taglines:

This town's biggest secrets are coming out.

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Thriller

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Did You Know?

Connections

Remake of Wake in Fright (1971)

User Reviews

Dear God. One episode was enough, thanks.

As usual, casting and directing by Aussie filmmakers is excellent.

But watching one episode of this was about as fun as being stabbed repeatedly in the throat .

I found it so incredibly depressing on every single level that I couldn't recommend it in any way for any reason, you know?

It was just so dark and so horrible.

Don't put this stuff in your head if you can help it.

Also :: strongly recommend people in alcoholism or recovery don't watch !!! Massive trigger warnings !!

Details

Country:

Australia

Language:

English

Release Date:

8 October 2017 (Australia)

Filming Locations:

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Color:

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