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High Tide

1987 · 101 min · Director: Gillian Armstrong

High Tide (1987) is a drama, directed by Gillian Armstrong. It stars Judy Davis and Jan Adele. It explores the fragility and strength of family ties. The 101-minute film holds an audience score of 6.5/10.

Cast
Judy Davis Judy Davis Jan Adele Jan Adele Claudia Karvan Claudia Karvan Colin Friels Colin Friels John Clayton John Clayton Frankie J. Holden Frankie J. Holden

What High Tide Is About

Lilly sings backup for an Elvis impersonator, and when she loses the job she is stranded in a small coastal town. She takes a caravan in the local park and there, entirely by accident, runs into the daughter she left behind after her husband died. The girl does not know who she is. Working from Laura Jones’ screenplay, Gillian Armstrong treats motherhood not as a virtue but as something you can walk away from and find almost impossible to walk back into. Judy Davis and Jan Adele won best actress and best supporting actress at the Australian Film Institute awards.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is High Tide about?

Lilly sings backup for an Elvis impersonator, and when she loses the job she is stranded in a small coastal town. She takes a caravan in the local park and there, entirely by accident, runs into the daughter she left behind after her husband died.

Where can I watch High Tide?

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How long is High Tide?

High Tide runs for 101 minutes (1h 41m).

When did High Tide come out?

High Tide was released in 1987.

Who directed High Tide?

High Tide was directed by Gillian Armstrong.

Who stars in High Tide?

High Tide stars Judy Davis, Jan Adele, Claudia Karvan, Colin Friels.

What is High Tide's rating?

High Tide holds 7.0/10 on IMDb and 6.5/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 68 out of 100.

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