Midnight Oil: 1984
"A vivid portrait of the era and the songs that embodied it."
Originally released in 2018. Midnight Oil: 1984 is a music/documentary film. directed by Ray Argall. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Peter Garrett, Rob Hirst, and Jim Moginie
Synopsis
In 1984, Midnight Oil released their iconic record Red Sails in the Sunset. They embarked on a relentless tour around the nation performing raw and electrifying music that reignited the imagination of young Australians. That same year, their lead singer Peter Garrett committed to run for a Senate seat for the Nuclear Disarmament Party. With the mounting pressure of balancing the demands of music and politics this is the year that would make, but nearly break, Australia's most important rock and roll band. Thirty years in the making and featuring never seen before seen footage of the band on and off the stage, Midnight Oil: 1984 is the untold story of the year Australia’s most iconic rock band inspired the nation to believe in the power of music to change the world.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 10, 2018
7 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (4 votes)
Box Office
$142.7K
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
Australia
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $142,727
Production Companies
- Piccolo Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Midnight Oil: 1984 about?
In 1984, Midnight Oil released their iconic record Red Sails in the Sunset. They embarked on a relentless tour around the nation performing raw and electrifying music that reignited the imagination...
Who directed Midnight Oil: 1984?
Midnight Oil: 1984 was directed by Ray Argall.
How long is Midnight Oil: 1984?
Midnight Oil: 1984 has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was Midnight Oil: 1984 released?
Midnight Oil: 1984 was released on May 10, 2018 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Midnight Oil: 1984?
The main cast of Midnight Oil: 1984 includes Peter Garrett, Rob Hirst, Jim Moginie, Martin Rotsey, Peter Gifford.