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Rating: 7.10/10 from 23000 votes

Tags: foreign correspondent

Alternate Names:

Title in Español:

El año que vivimos peligrosamente

Title in Italiano:

Un anno vissuto pericolosamente

Title in Português:

O Ano de Todos os Perigos

Synopsis

1965. Guy Hamilton with the Australian Broadcasting Service (ABS) has been appointed to his first ever foreign posting, which he has been working toward for ten years. It is in Jakarta, Indonesia, covering the volatile political situation of the country under President Sukarno, who of late has been providing support to the unelected Communist Party (PKI).

Among the foreign correspondents who have an uneasy alliance with each other, Guy is the neophyte, who doesn't have a full comprehension of what is required to do the job well, especially since his predecessor did not stay to provide him with a primer of the job. He is, however, taken under the wing of dwarf Billy Kwan, a Chinese-Australian photojournalist, who sees something special in Guy, despite Guy being a little rough around the edges.

Billy, who is a strong supporter of Sukarno's, provides Guy with what he finds is remarkable access to political stories. Billy also introduces Guy to Jill Bryant, a British Embassy staffer who Billy has always loved himself. Jill is soon scheduled to leave Jakarta and return to London. Nonetheless, Guy and Jill fall in love.

A situation in Billy's private life leads to a radical change in his perspective. And Guy comes into some sensitive information, which if he decides to use it, could be the biggest break in his thus far short journalistic career, but could in turn put his life and the lives of those around him, especially Jill, in great danger.

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Play	Title	Artist
	The Year of Living Dangerously
	Beim Schlafengehen	Richard Strauss: From "four last songs" Andrew Davis: Conducted Kiri Te Kanawa: Performer
	Excerpts of L'enfant	Vangelis: From "opera sauvage"
	White Cliffs of Dover	Vera Lynn: Performer
	Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin On	Jerry Lee Lewis: Performer
	Long Tall Sally	Little Richard: Performer
	Beautiful Ohio Waltz	Ballard MacDonald: Lyrics Robert A. King: Performer
	Be-Bob-A-Lula	Gene Vincent: Performer
	Ain't That Lovin' You Baby
	Tutti-Frutti
	Excerpts of L'enfant	Richard Strauss: Performer
	Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin On	Curly Williams: Performer
	Ain't That Lovin' You Baby	Jimmy Reed: Performer

User reviews

Steven Scott

7/10

The emotional depth of the music enhances the character development and creates a strong connection between the audience and the story.

Patricia Smith

7/10

The use of traditional Indonesian instruments in the soundtrack adds authenticity to the setting and enhances the overall atmosphere of the movie.

Stephanie Rodriguez

8/10

The use of percussion in the music adds intensity and urgency to pivotal scenes, heightening the emotional impact.

Joseph Phillips

2/10

The score lacked depth and emotional impact, failing to enhance the storytelling and character development in the film. It felt generic and forgettable, unable to elevate the viewing experience or create a memorable connection with the audience.

Betty Johnson

8/10

The soundtrack of The Year of Living Dangerously is a masterpiece that perfectly captures the tension and drama of the political situation in Indonesia in 1965.

Paul Wright

3/10

I found the soundtrack of The Year of Living Dangerously to be underwhelming and uninspiring. The music did not effectively capture the tension and drama of the political situation in Indonesia during President Sukarno's regime.

Deborah Adams

3/10

Overall, I was disappointed with the musical choices made for the film, as they did not effectively complement the intense and complex narrative of The Year of Living Dangerously.

Joshua Taylor

8/10

The soundtrack seamlessly blends with the visuals, enhancing the impact of key scenes and emotional moments.

Daniel Parker

7/10

Overall, the soundtrack of The Year of Living Dangerously is a vital component of the film that elevates the storytelling and leaves a lasting impression on the audience.