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Under the Lighthouse Dancing

  • 1997
  • 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
538
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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
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    • 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
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    Frederique Fouche
    Frederique Fouche
    • Acrobats
    • (as Frédérigue Fouché)
    Judith Langan
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    Simon Marsh
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    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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    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.
    delpy

    A Must See!

    Do yourself a favor and pay no mind to the reviews! In the spirit of love and friendship - a beautiful, deeply moving film that one can watch again and again. The acting is well done, the plot well considered and the scenery is absolutely fantastic. UTLD is a must see.
    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.
    10brettl

    Beautiful, heartwarming film

    I first saw this film on a Qantas international flight, and I was captured by its simplicity and beauty. The acting is low-key, but the true story and the scenery of Rottnest island stand out. The music score, by Australian Nerida Tyson-Chew, is probably the most beautiful music I have ever heard (& my CD collection is nearing 1500!). Unfortunately, the soundtrack was never released on CD.
    Jaquelyne

    Beautiful

    The previous person that commented on this film must have seen a different one than I had. I ran across this film during a fit of imsomnia on Cable. I watched it because I have always liked Jack Thompson.

    This film is about love and friendship. And how they come together when a group of friends spend time together. You can see the plot that winds between the main couple and the friends as they spend some time on the beach. The mixture of love and friendship works in my humble opinion.

    The Cinemantography is absolutely wonderful. The shots of the coast make you feel like you are there... and the beach house is a place I would love to spend some time at. Paul Murphy catches the light so beautifully as it grazes the water and the land.

    If you have a love of a good romance, and want to see Jack Thompson be romantic, then see this movie... It might just have you under the lighthouse dancing....

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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
      1 hour 34 minutes
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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