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Long Weekend(1979)
Status: Released
Date: 1979-03-29
61%
194 Votes
Time: 1h 35m
Their crime was against nature. Nature found them guilty.
Overview:
When a suburban couple goes camping for the weekend at a remote beach, they discover that nature isn't in an accommodating mood.
Languages: English.
Countries:
Australia
ProductionCompanies: 
Victorian Film
Movie: Long Weekend
Top 7 Billed Cast
John Hargreaves
Peter
Briony Behets
Marcia
Michael Aitkens
Barman
Video Trailer Long Weekend
Video: Long Weekend (1978) - Official Trailer
Long Weekend (1978) - Official Trailer
Long Weekend ≣ 1978 ≣ Trailer
Mark Kermode reviews Long Weekend (1977) | BFI Player
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Long Weekend (1978) - Official Trailer - Trailer
Long Weekend ≣ 1978 ≣ Trailer - Trailer
Mark Kermode reviews Long Weekend (1977) | BFI Player - Featurette
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