

Shadows of the Peacock
1988-06-16 · 92 min · ★ 3.6
The love story between an Australian woman and a Balinese dancer.
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- Directors
- Phillip Noyce
- Production companies
- Laughing Kookaburra Productions, Australian European Finance Corporation Limited, Australian Film Commission
- Countries
- Australia
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Wendy HughesMaria
John LoneRaka
Steve JacobsGeorge
Rod MullinarTerry
Peta ToppanoJudy
Claudia KarvanJulie
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