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Under the Lighthouse Dancing

  • 1997
  • 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
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Zoe Bertram, Aden Gillett, Philip Holder, Jacqueline McKenzie, Jack Thompson, and Naomi Watts in Under the Lighthouse Dancing (1997)
Drama

The story of 6 friends who journey to an island off the coast of Australia for the weekend. Two of them (Emma and Harry) announce that they intend to get married, but have made no plans, nor... Read allThe story of 6 friends who journey to an island off the coast of Australia for the weekend. Two of them (Emma and Harry) announce that they intend to get married, but have made no plans, nor do they have a proper license. Emma also announces that she is very ill, and all she want... Read allThe story of 6 friends who journey to an island off the coast of Australia for the weekend. Two of them (Emma and Harry) announce that they intend to get married, but have made no plans, nor do they have a proper license. Emma also announces that she is very ill, and all she wants is a wedding. The other four friends then try to find a way to make it all happen...

  • Director
    • Graeme Rattigan
  • Writers
    • David Giles
    • Graeme Rattigan
  • Stars
    • Aden Gillett
    • Jack Thompson
    • Jacqueline McKenzie
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    • IMDb RATING
    5.6/10
    538
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Graeme Rattigan
    • Writers
      • David Giles
      • Graeme Rattigan
    • Stars
      • Aden Gillett
      • Jack Thompson
      • Jacqueline McKenzie
    • 34User reviews
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    Aden Gillett
    Aden Gillett
    • David
    Jack Thompson
    Jack Thompson
    • Harry
    Jacqueline McKenzie
    Jacqueline McKenzie
    • Emma
    Naomi Watts
    Naomi Watts
    • Louise
    Philip Holder
    • Garth
    Zoe Bertram
    Zoe Bertram
    • Juliet
    Jo Bolton
    • Acrobats
    Brendan Coleman
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    Marty Cunningham
    • Acrobats
    Frederique Fouche
    Frederique Fouche
    • Acrobats
    • (as Frédérigue Fouché)
    Judith Langan
    • Acrobats
    Simon Marsh
    • Acrobats
    Karen Murphy
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    Natalie Saleeba
    Natalie Saleeba
    • Acrobats
    Ross Vegas
    • Acrobats
    Michael Loney
    • Father Flynn
    Ingle Knight
    • The Rector
    Liz Spencer
    • Rector's Wife
    • Director
      • Graeme Rattigan
    • Writers
      • David Giles
      • Graeme Rattigan
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    RCWALL

    A Beautiful Film

    This is a beautiful love story beautifully photographed. I have never seen such glorious scenery and such perfect music as the underscoring. This is the kind of movie you can put on the TV and have in the background anytime, day or night.
    8kantell

    Chick Flick

    This is a beautiful movie. Very poignant and touching. Some of the shots are the kind that will always stick in your head as you think back on movies you have seen. Wonderful framed!

    The acting was superb. Never do you think that you are watching actors on a screen. You get so wrapped up in the story that the characters come to life and you feel as if you are sharing in their joy and sorrow.

    However, be forewarned that it is something of a chick flick. Take a box of tissue and a bowl of ice cream and get a hug after watching it. If you don't like dramas that make you cry, don't see this film. Not that men won't like the film as well. But a person who loves action flicks and nothing else will be bored to tears watching this film.
    Tommy N

    Wonderful film

    Enjoyed the film very much, especially its locales.

    While the movie does deal with life's one unmistakable experience-death, it makes ardent strides to respect this life and the wonderful paradise we call the Planet Earth.

    It really is a sort of "Buddy" film, only there are six buddies in the film, three men and three women. This of course creates a sort of sexual energy between three of the six, but they all truly love each other very much.

    I wish we could have to deal with more great movies like this that leave one walking away very inspired.
    Mar-15

    Inspiring

    I found this to be a most enjoyable and inspiring movie. It makes you almost feel the wind in your hair and you find yourself longing to go to this island. We should all be so lucky to have friends who are willing to go that extra mile to make things happen. I was a bit surprised that a few others had commented on this movie saying it was boring, about nothing and a dud. I felt sorry that they missed the whole point of the film. It's a testament and celebration of true love and enduring friendships. I highly recommend it and can watch it again and again.
    traciesharpe

    This movie is a must see

    I saw this movie late at night. Before that night, I had never even heard of it, or any of the cast members. I was blown away by what I saw. I can't think of a better "unknown" film than Under The Lighthouse Dancing.

    There is only one word for this movie....Amazing.

    I am looking for a copy of this movie to add to my library. If anyone has ANY information that could help me, please email me.

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    • Trivia
      The house used in Under the Lighthouse Dancing was transported back to Perth from Rottnest Island and rebuilt in the riverside suburb of Bicton. It was subsequently damaged in the tornadoes of May 2005.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Movie Show: Episode dated 5 October 1997 (1997)
    • Soundtracks
      Amor Serenade
      Written by Jaime Jimenez (as J. Jimenez)/Paul Brandoli (as P. Brandoli)
      Warner Chappell Music Australia Pty Ltd
      Performed by Culture Shock
      Courtesy of Columbia/Sony Music Pty Ltd

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    • Release date
      • October 16, 1997 (Australia)
    • Country of origin
      • Australia
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Hennes sista önskan
    • Filming locations
      • Anglican Chapel, Thomson Bay Settlement, Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia
    • Production company
      • Silver Turtle Films
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 34m(94 min)
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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