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1982

The Year of Living Dangerously

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.

Credits

Director

Peter Weir

Producers

Jim McElroy , Freddie Fields

Writers

Peter Weir , C.J. Koch , David Williamson

Cinematographer

Russell Boyd

Editor

William M. Anderson

Costume Design

Terry Ryan

Composer

Maurice Jarre

Casting

Alison Barrett

Cast

Mel Gibson , Sigourney Weaver , Linda Hunt , Michael Murphy , Bill Kerr , Noel Ferrier , Bembol Roco , Paul Sonkkila , Domingo Landicho , Kuh Ledesma

Studios

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer , Freddie Fields Productions , McElroy & McElroy

Genres

Romance Drama

External

IMDb Amazon

Posters

5
The Year of Living Dangerously (1982) movie poster
The Year of Living Dangerously (1982) movie poster
The Year of Living Dangerously (1982) movie poster
The Year of Living Dangerously (1982) movie poster
The Year of Living Dangerously (1982) movie poster

Awards

1 win, 3 nominations
Won Best Supporting Actress Linda Hunt 1984
Nom Best Adapted Screenplay David Williamson The Year of Living Dangerously 1984
Nom Best Supporting Actress Linda Hunt 1984

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