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The Year of Living Dangerously

  • 19821982
  • PGPG
  • 1h 55m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
21K
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The Year of Living Dangerously (1982)
  • Drama
  • Romance
  • War
A young Australian reporter tries to navigate the political turmoil of Indonesia during the rule of President Sukarno with the help of a diminutive photographer.A young Australian reporter tries to navigate the political turmoil of Indonesia during the rule of President Sukarno with the help of a diminutive photographer.A young Australian reporter tries to navigate the political turmoil of Indonesia during the rule of President Sukarno with the help of a diminutive photographer.
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
21K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Peter Weir
  • Writers
    • David Williamson(screenplay)
    • Peter Weir(screenplay)
    • C.J. Koch(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Mel Gibson
    • Sigourney Weaver
    • Linda Hunt
Top credits
  • Director
    • Peter Weir
  • Writers
    • David Williamson(screenplay)
    • Peter Weir(screenplay)
    • C.J. Koch(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Mel Gibson
    • Sigourney Weaver
    • Linda Hunt
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 117User reviews
    • 38Critic reviews
    • 65Metascore
  • See production, box office & company info
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 10 wins & 14 nominations total

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    The Year of Living Dangerously (1982)
    Mel Gibson and Sigourney Weaver in The Year of Living Dangerously (1982)
    Mel Gibson and Sigourney Weaver in The Year of Living Dangerously (1982)
    Sigourney Weaver in The Year of Living Dangerously (1982)
    Mel Gibson and Peter Weir in The Year of Living Dangerously (1982)
    Mel Gibson and Sigourney Weaver in The Year of Living Dangerously (1982)
    Mel Gibson and Sigourney Weaver in The Year of Living Dangerously (1982)
    Mel Gibson and Linda Hunt in The Year of Living Dangerously (1982)
    Mel Gibson in The Year of Living Dangerously (1982)
    Mel Gibson and Michael Murphy in The Year of Living Dangerously (1982)
    Mel Gibson, Linda Hunt, and Michael Murphy in The Year of Living Dangerously (1982)
    Linda Hunt in The Year of Living Dangerously (1982)

    Top cast

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    Mel Gibson
    Mel Gibson
    • Guy Hamiltonas Guy Hamilton
    Sigourney Weaver
    Sigourney Weaver
    • Jill Bryantas Jill Bryant
    Linda Hunt
    Linda Hunt
    • Billy Kwanas Billy Kwan
    Bembol Roco
    Bembol Roco
    • Kumaras Kumar
    Domingo Landicho
    • Hortonoas Hortono
    Hermino De Guzman
    • Immigration Officeras Immigration Officer
    Michael Murphy
    Michael Murphy
    • Pete Curtisas Pete Curtis
    Noel Ferrier
    • Wally O'Sullivanas Wally O'Sullivan
    Paul Sonkkila
    Paul Sonkkila
    • Kevin Condonas Kevin Condon
    Ali Nur
    • Alias Ali
    Dominador Robridillo
    • Betjak Manas Betjak Man
    Joel Agona
    • Palace Guardas Palace Guard
    Mike Emperio
    • Sukarnoas Sukarno
    Bernardo Nacilla
    • Dwarfas Dwarf
    Bill Kerr
    Bill Kerr
    • Colonel Hendersonas Colonel Henderson
    Coco Marantha
    • Pool Waiteras Pool Waiter
    Kuh Ledesma
    Kuh Ledesma
    • Tiger Lilyas Tiger Lily
    Norma Uatuhan
    • Ibuas Ibu
    • Director
      • Peter Weir
    • Writers
      • David Williamson(screenplay)
      • Peter Weir(screenplay)
      • C.J. Koch(screenplay) (novel)
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    Storyline

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    Guy Hamilton is a journalist on his first job as a foreign correspondent. His apparently humdrum assignment to Indonesia soon turns hot as President Sukarno electrifies the populace and frightens foreign powers. Guy soon is the hottest reporter on the story with the help of his photographer, half- Chinese dwarf Billy Kwan, who has gone native. Guy's affair with diplomat Jill Bryant also helps. Eventually Guy must face some major moral choices and the relationship between Billy and him reaches a crisis at the same time the politics of Indonesia does. —Reid Gagle
    • foreign correspondent
    • journalist
    • embassy
    • diplomat
    • 1960s
    • 139 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • A Love Caught In The Fire Of Revolution
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Romance
      • War
    • Certificate
      • PG
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Director Peter Weir cast Linda Hunt in the role of Billy Kwan after failing to find an actor who could play the part the way he wanted.
    • Goofs
      The song by Richard Strauss is incorrectly listed in the end credits. It's "Beim Schlafengehen" ("Going to Sleep"), not "September". "September" is another of the "Four Last Songs" from which this one is taken; lyrics to both are by Herman Hesse.
    • Quotes

      Billy Kwan: What then must we do? We must give with love to whoever God has placed in our path.

    • Connections
      Featured in Peter Weir Industry Seminar 1989 (1989)
    • Soundtracks
      Beim Schlafengehen
      from "Four Last Songs"

      by Richard Strauss

      Performed by Kiri Te Kanawa and London Symphony Orchestra

      Conducted by Andrew Davis

      Courtesy of CBS Masterworks

      Published by Boosey-Hawkes

    User reviews117

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    One of the best of all times
    How anyone could have seen this movie and not recognized the depth of its social commentary and personal integrity is beyond me. This movie is written with power and intelligence, is performed impeccably and directed with cinematic genius. If you have not seen this movie, take time out to be touched in your head and heart.
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    • thegolfgoddess
    • May 16, 2001

    FAQ1

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 18, 1983 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Australia
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Tagalog
      • Filipino
      • Indonesian
    • Also known as
      • Ein Jahr in der Hölle
    • Filming locations
      • Philippines
    • Production companies
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
      • Freddie Fields Productions
      • McElroy & McElroy
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $13,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $10,278,575
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $35,000
      • Jan 23, 1983
    • Gross worldwide
      • $10,278,575
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 55 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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