Walkabout

Under the pretense of having a picnic, a geologist takes his teenage daughter and 6-year-old son into the Australian outback and attempts to shoot them. When he fails, he turns the gun on himself, and the two city-bred children must contend with harsh wilderness alone. They are saved by a chance encounter with an Aboriginal boy who shows them how to survive, and in the process underscores the disharmony between nature and modern life.

Tagline

“A boy and girl face the challenge of the world's last frontier.”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Adventure, Drama

Director

Nicolas Roeg

Original Language

EN

What is Walkabout about?

Under the pretense of having a picnic, a geologist takes his teenage daughter and 6-year-old son into the Australian outback and attempts to shoot them. When he fails, he turns the gun on himself, and the two city-bred children must contend with harsh wilderness alone. They are saved by a chance encounter with an Aboriginal boy who shows them how to survive, and in the process underscores the disharmony between nature and modern life.

Who directed Walkabout?

Walkabout was directed by Nicolas Roeg.

When was Walkabout released?

Walkabout was released on July 1, 1971.

How long is Walkabout?

Walkabout has a runtime of 1h 35m.

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