Razorback (film)

Razorback
Theatrical release poster
Directed byRussell Mulcahy
Written byEverett De Roche
Based onRazorback
by Peter Brennan
Produced byHal McElroy
Starring
CinematographyDean Semler
Edited byWilliam M. Anderson
Music byIva Davies
Production
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Distributed by
Release date
  • 19 April 1984 (1984-04-19) (Australia)
Running time
91 minutes
CountryAustralia
LanguageEnglish
BudgetA$5.5 million[1]
Box officeA$801,000 (Australia)

Razorback is a 1984 Australian natural horror film written by Everett De Roche, based on Peter Brennan's 1981 novel, and directed by Russell Mulcahy. The film revolves around the attacks of a gigantic wild boar terrorising the Australian outback, killing and devouring people. It was released theatrically in Australia by Greater Union Film Distributors on 19 April 1984, and in the United States by Warner Bros. on 16 November 1984.

  1. ^ Schembri, Jim (July 1984). "Russell Mulcahy". Cinema Papers. pp. 139–141.