Review of The Last Wave (1977) by Sarah N — 25 Jan 2007

It's Peter Weir and Dick Chamerlain kids... WATCH. lol.

This review of The Last Wave (1977) was written by Sarah N on 25 Jan 2007.

The Last Wave has generally received positive reviews.

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