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5.5 / 10(26 votes)IMDb19761h 30mAustralia

Don's Party

“What a helluva night!”

Synopsis

On the night of the 1969 federal election, Don Henderson invites a group of friends to celebrate a predicted Labor Party victory, much to the dismay of his wife, Kath. The Hendersons and their nine guests drink, joke, make love, and fight, all while coming to terms with their individual struggles in life.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Bruce Beresford
Screenplay & Story
David Williamson
Original Title
Don's Party
Country of Origin
Australia
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 30m
Production Studios
Double Head, Australian Film Commission

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Bruce Beresford

Screenplay & Story

David Williamson

Film Editing

William M. Anderson

Producers

Phillip Adams

Department Leadership Roster

William M. Anderson

Editor

Phillip Adams

Phillip Adams

Producer

David Williamson

David Williamson

Writer

Bruce Beresford

Bruce Beresford

Director

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Don's Party.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Don's Party

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Don's Party about?

On the night of the 1969 federal election, Don Henderson invites a group of friends to celebrate a predicted Labor Party victory, much to the dismay of his wife, Kath. The Hendersons and their nine guests drink, joke, make love, and fight, all while coming to terms with their individual struggles in life.

Who directed Don's Party?

Don's Party was directed by Bruce Beresford.

Who stars in Don's Party?

The principal cast of Don's Party includes John Hargreaves, Graham Kennedy, Ray Barrett, Clare Binney, Graeme Blundell.

When was Don's Party released and how long is it?

Don's Party was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.