Picnic at Hanging Rock ( Blu-ray )
St. Valentine's Day, 1900. On a beautiful summer day, a party of Australian schoolgirls from an exclusive finishing school prepare for an excursion to Hanging Rock, a magnificent natural monument drenched in a mysterious atmosphere. But when a group of girls disappear while exploring the upper slopes of the rock, an eerie foreboding touches all involved in the excursion. Based on the classic novel by Joan Lindsay, this classic film helped revive the Australian film industry and established Director Peter Weir as a major international talent. Based on the novel by Joan Lindsay.
Year: 1975
Genre: Australian Film, Cult Films / After Dark, Best of the 1970s, Movies (1001 You Must See Before You Die), Blu-ray Discs
Country: Australia
Director: Peter Weir
Starring: Dominic Guard, Helen Morse, Rachel Roberts
Duration: 104 Minutes
Rating: PG - Adult themes.
7.6/10
Location in store: Australian Film
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