In the Winter Dark

In the Winter Dark

A mystery of the heart.

1998•1h 32m•5.3/10

DramaHorrorMystery

Ratings

🎬TMDb

5.3/10(10)

Fear of an unidentified livestock predator unites an Australian couple, an outcast, and an abandoned woman.

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Production

Australian Film Finance Corporation, R.B. Films, Goalpost Pictures, New South Wales Film & Television Office, Premium Movie Partnership

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Brenda Blethyn

Brenda Blethyn

Ida Stubbs

Ray Barrett

Ray Barrett

Maurice Stubbs

Richard Roxburgh

Richard Roxburgh

Murray Jacob

Miranda Otto

Miranda Otto

Ronnie

Steve Le Marquand

Steve Le Marquand

Nick

Leslie Dayman

Leslie Dayman

Minister

Alana Hopcroft

Daughter

Justin Monjo

Justin Monjo

Circus Man

Marjorie Child

Cat Woman

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