Adam
1976•38m•8.0•Released
DramaRomanceFantasy
Adam is a factory worker. He falls in love with Chris, a slightly older man. Instead of strengthening his own identity, Adam is unable to cope with his sexuality and suffers a nervous breakdown. One of the first representations of gay men in Australian cinema and an iconic piece of LGBTIQA+ film history.
Director
Paul Bugden
Writer
Paul Bugden
Budget
$0M
Languages
English
Studio
Australian Film Commission
Cast
Wayne van Heekeren
Adam
Bob Hughes
Chris
David Calcott
Supervisor
Luda Apinys
Noel Brady
Jeremy Chance
Rob Dallas
Ian Atkins
Kate Elwing
Len Dietz
Michael Johnson
Garden Flint
Jane Lister
Liz Marshall
Brian Mills
Production
Company
Australian Film Commission
Company
Quest Films
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