The Naked Bunyip
“The first serious study of sex in Australia (in a funny sort of way).”
Synopsis
A shy young man is hired by an ad agency to conduct a survey on sex in Australia. The somewhat clueless young man investigates homosexuality, transvestites, prostitution, and strip clubs along with every other variant on the "norm". While doing his interviews he meets celebrities, self proclaimed sex experts, prostitutes, female impersonators, pop stars, actors, and legislators as well as self appointed morals guardians.
Top Cast
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Graeme Blundell
Graeme
Barry Humphries
Edna Everage
Jacki Weaver
Herself
James R. Ball
Himself
Gordon Rumph
Himself
A.A. Bartholomew
Himself
J.J. Billings
Himself
Carlotta
Barry Jones
Himself
Harry M. Miller
Himself - Talent Manager
Tony Morphett
Himself
Russell Morris
Himself
Malcolm Muggeridge
Himself
Kevin Orpin
Himself
Aggy Read
Himself
Fred Schepisi
Himself
Bertram Wainer
Himself
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John B. Murray
- Screenplay & Story
- Ray Taylor, John B. Murray
- Original Title
- The Naked Bunyip
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 18m
- Production Studios
- Southern Cross Feature Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John B. Murray
Ray Taylor, John B. Murray
Bruce McNaughton
Brian Kavanagh
Phillip Adams, John B. Murray
Department Leadership Roster
Ray Taylor
Writer
John B. Murray
Writer
John B. Murray
Director
Phillip Adams
Producer
John B. Murray
Producer
Bruce McNaughton
Director of Photography
Brian Kavanagh
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Naked Bunyip
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What is The Naked Bunyip about?
A shy young man is hired by an ad agency to conduct a survey on sex in Australia. The somewhat clueless young man investigates homosexuality, transvestites, prostitution, and strip clubs along with every other variant on the "norm". While doing his interviews he meets celebrities, self proclaimed sex experts, prostitutes, female impersonators, pop stars, actors, and legislators as well as self appointed morals guardians.
Who directed The Naked Bunyip?
The Naked Bunyip was directed by John B. Murray.
Who stars in The Naked Bunyip?
The principal cast of The Naked Bunyip includes Graeme Blundell, Barry Humphries, Jacki Weaver, James R. Ball, Gordon Rumph.
When was The Naked Bunyip released and how long is it?
The Naked Bunyip was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 2h 18m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Naked Bunyip?
The Naked Bunyip holds official age classifications: AU: R.