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Reference Type The Herald-Sun (Melbourne) newspaper
Title Genesis of a cult classic
Author(s)Keith Lofthouse
Page Number 47
Comments Walkabout is declared 'movie of the week' (screened on ABC TV, Friday, July 7, 1993). The interview material regarding Walkabout's reception in Cannes is the same quoted in David White's book chapter.

Clears up mystery of David Gulpilil being referred to as 'Gumpilil' in some references (mis-spelled in credits). It also mentions fact that before filming, Gulpilil had never been to the desert himself(!).

Contains some background details on process of pre-production and casting.
Synopsis This is a short review for a screening of Walkabout on television on ABC TV. It includes a still of David Gulpilil.
This reference also includes valuable interview material with Nicolas Roeg and traces Walkabout's influence as a "forerunner of the Australian film industry's New Wave".
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