Long Weekend (1978)
When a suburban couple go camping for the weekend at a remote beach, they discover that nature isn't in an accommodating mood.
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Cast & Crew
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Peter -
Marcia -
Truckie -
Old Fisherman
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Barman
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City Girl
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Director:
Colin EgglestonWriter:
Everett De Roche (original screenplay)All Cast & Crew
Awards
5 wins.Reviews & Commentary
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Trivia
The Playboy Magazine that Peter looks at is from March, 1973. The cover photo is a montage of Mercy Rooney, the December, 1972 Playmate of the Month.
Quotes
Peter:
I'm sorry if we got...
Marcia:
Shh!
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.
Crazy Credits
The closing credits appear over a shot of the wilderness vegetation growing around the harpoon impaling Marcia.
Alternate Versions
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.
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Plot Summary
Genres
Horror | Mystery | ThrillerDetails
Release Date:
29 March 1979Language
English
Country of Origin
AustraliaFilming Locations
Tasmania, AustraliaBox Office
Budget:
AUD270,000 (estimated)
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