The Year of Living Dangerously

~A love caught in the fire of revolution.

Overview

A young Australian reporter tries to navigate the political turmoil of Indonesia during the rule of President Sukarno with the help of a diminutive photographer.

Genres

General Information

Release Date: 1982-12-17
Budget: $6000000
Revenue: $13200000
Runtime: 114 min

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