Adam
Synopsis
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.
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Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Bugden
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Bugden
- Original Score
- Bob Hughes
- Original Title
- Adam
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 38m
- Production Budget
- $5K
- Production Studios
- Australian Film Commission, Quest Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Bugden
Paul Bugden
Bob Hughes
Ronda MacGregor
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Bugden
Director
Paul Bugden
Writer
Ronda MacGregor
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Adam
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of Adam includes Wayne van Heekeren, Bob Hughes, David Calcott, Luda Apinys, Noel Brady.
When was Adam released and how long is it?
Adam was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Adam?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Adam was composed by Bob Hughes.