Libido

Story

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.

Directors

Fred Schepisi, Tim Burstall, David Baker

Writers

Craig McGregor, David Williamson, Thomas Keneally

Language

English

Country

Australia

Release date

6 April 1973

Ensemble

Cast

• Elke Neidhart

  Penelope (segment "The Husband")

• Bryon Williams

  Jonathon (segment "The Husband")

• Mark Albiston

  Harold (segment "The Husband")

• Jill Forster

  Mother (segment "The Child")

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  Judy Morris

  Sybil (segment "The Child")

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  Bruce Barry

  David (segment "The Child")

• Louise Homfrey

  Housekeeper (segment "The Child")

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  Vivean Gray

  Elderly Nun (segment "The Priest")

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  Arthur Dignam

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  Robyn Nevin

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  Penne Hackforth-Jones

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  Jack Thompson