Shadows of the Peacock

Shadows of the Peacock

Shadows of the Peacock

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Shadows of the Peacock

1988

1h 32m

3.6(5 votes)

Romance

Drama

Overview

The love story between an Australian woman and a Balinese dancer.

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Production Companies

Australian Film Commission

Cast & Crew

11 members

Acting

Wendy Hughes

Maria

Wendy Hughes

Acting

John Lone

Raka

John Lone

Acting

Steve Jacobs

George

Steve Jacobs

Acting

Rod Mullinar

Terry

Rod Mullinar

Acting

Gillian Jones

Mitty

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Acting

Peta Toppano

Judy

Peta Toppano

Acting

Claudia Karvan

Julie

Claudia Karvan

Acting

Rebecca Smart

Tessa

Rebecca Smart

Acting

Matthew Taylor

Simon

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Vithawat Bunnag

Sali

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Acting

Lynda Stoner

Beth Mason

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