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Release Year2017
Runtime1 Season
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresMystery
Votes6
Director—
WritersStephen M. Irwin
TypeWeb Series
Rating5.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsWake in Fright
About Wake in Fright
John Grant is returning to Sydney after a year teaching at a one-classroom school in the Outback. Shortly after hitting the road, he collides with a kangaroo, and finds himself marooned in a small mining town, awaiting repairs on his car. With little to do but drink beer, John is seduced into a raucous, illegal game of two-up. After a short, exhilarating winning streak, he loses everything, which triggers a dangerous series of events that render John a broken and desperate man.
Directed by —, Wake in Fright leans on a strong ensemble — Elissa Burke, Randall Dart, Sonya Giesekam — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about mystery titles of 2017.
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