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The Year of Living Dangerously Premieres in Australia and Brazil - December 17, 1982

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On this day, December 17, 1982, The Year of Living Dangerously premiered in Australia and Brazil. Directed by Peter Weir, this gripping drama stars Mel Gibson, Sigourney Weaver, and Linda Hunt. Set during political unrest in 1960s Indonesia, the film follows journalist Guy Hamilton (Gibson) as he navigates a dangerous and morally complex environment.

The movie earned critical acclaim for its powerful performances and atmospheric storytelling. Linda Hunt won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of Billy Kwan, making history as the first actress to win an Oscar for playing a character of the opposite gender.

Have you seen The Year of Living Dangerously? What’s your favorite Peter Weir film?
 
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