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Adam (1976)

Movie ★ 8.0 38 min

Drama Romance Fantasy

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.

Paul Bugden Director Paul Bugden Writer

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Quick facts

Released
October 15, 1976
Runtime
38 min
Budget
$5,000
IMDb
tt10991100
Language
English
Studio
Australian Film Commission, Quest Films

Themes

Cast

Wayne van Heekeren Wayne van Heekeren Adam Bob Hughes Bob Hughes Chris David Calcott 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 Ron Owen Phil Saunders Ros Talami

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Frequently asked questions

What is Adam about?
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.
Who directed Adam?
Adam was directed by Paul Bugden.
Who stars in Adam?
Adam stars Wayne van Heekeren, Bob Hughes, David Calcott, Luda Apinys.
When was Adam released?
Adam is a 1976 drama, romance, fantasy film.
Where can I watch Adam?
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