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Wake in Fright (1971)

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Reviewed by:KateStone 15 years ago.

This title is about:
A colourful and enduring brand of Australian mateship

What I like most about this title:
The tone of the film, directed by a Canadian, has nailed a really Australian laconic black humour.

What I like least is:
The 'roo shoot.

I saw this title:
in the cinema

When this title was made I was:
Watching I Dream of Jeannie

The best place to watch this title would be:
At the drive-in.

This title would be a perfect double bill with:
Legally Blonde - for some balance.

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