Libido
“A film quartet about the erotic drive within us all”
Synopsis
Scripted by four of Australia’s greatest authors (David Williamson, Thomas Keneally, Hal Porter and Craig McGregor), this quartet of carnal desires explores adultery and jealous fantasies, the end of innocence, the moral and spiritual conflicts of a priest and a nun in love. The stories define the exploration of women and the cultural upheaval of the early 70s.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Elke Neidhart
Penelope (segment "The Husband")
Bryon Williams
Jonathon (segment "The Husband")
Mark Albiston
Harold (segment "The Husband")
Jill Forster
Mother (segment "The Child")
Judy Morris
Sybil (segment "The Child")
Bruce Barry
David (segment "The Child")
Louise Homfrey
Housekeeper (segment "The Child")
Vivean Gray
Elderly Nun (segment "The Priest")
Arthur Dignam
Robyn Nevin
Judy Morris
Penne Hackforth-Jones
Jack Thompson
Max Gillies
John Williams
Martin (segment "The Child")
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tim Burstall, John B. Murray, Fred Schepisi, David Baker
- Screenplay & Story
- Thomas Keneally, Craig McGregor, Hal Porter, David Williamson
- Original Title
- Libido
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- Producers' & Directors' Guild of Australia
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tim Burstall, John B. Murray, Fred Schepisi, David Baker
Thomas Keneally, Craig McGregor, Hal Porter, David Williamson
Department Leadership Roster
Tim Burstall
Director
John B. Murray
Director
Fred Schepisi
Director
Thomas Keneally
Writer
Craig McGregor
Writer
Hal Porter
Writer
David Baker
Director
David Williamson
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Libido.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Libido.
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Ozploitation
Australian exploitation cinema of the 1970s to 90s.
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Exploitation 101: Pinky Violence/Roman Porno
Classic Erotica
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Frequently Asked Questions About Libido
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Libido about?
Scripted by four of Australia’s greatest authors (David Williamson, Thomas Keneally, Hal Porter and Craig McGregor), this quartet of carnal desires explores adultery and jealous fantasies, the end of innocence, the moral and spiritual conflicts of a priest and a nun in love. The stories define the exploration of women and the cultural upheaval of the early 70s.
Who directed Libido?
Libido was directed by Tim Burstall, John B. Murray, Fred Schepisi, David Baker.
Who stars in Libido?
The principal cast of Libido includes Elke Neidhart, Bryon Williams, Mark Albiston, Jill Forster, Judy Morris.
When was Libido released and how long is it?
Libido was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.