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Libido is a 1973 Australian drama film comprising 4 segments written and directed as independent stories, but screened together as one piece, exploring a common theme of instinctive desire and contemporary sexuality. John B. Murray directs a segment called "The Husband", written by Craig McGregor, Tim Burstall directs "The Child", from a screenplay by Hal Porter, Fred Schepisi directs Thomas Keneally's "The Priest" and David Baker directs playwright David Williamson's screenplay for "The Family Man".
Original Release
04/06/1973
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Elke Neidhart | Penelope (segment "The Husband") |
| Bryon Williams | Jonathon (segment "Husband, The") / Jonathon (segment "The Husband") |
| Mark Albiston | Harold (segment "Husband, The") / Harold (segment "The Husband") |
| John Williams | Martin (segment "Child, The") / Martin (segment "The Child") |
| Jill Forster | Mother (segment "The Child") |
| Judy Morris | Sybil (segment "The Child") |
| Bruce Barry | David (segment "Child, The") / David (segment "The Child") |
| Louise Homfrey | Housekeeper (segment "The Child") |
| George Fairfax | Father (segment "Child, The") |
| Robyn Nevin | Sister Caroline (segment "The Priest") |
Directors
David Baker, Tim Burstall, Fred Schepisi, John B. Murray
Writers
Craig McGregor, Hal Porter, Thomas Keneally, David Williamson
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Elke Neidhart | Penelope (segment "The Husband") |
| Bryon Williams | Jonathon (segment "Husband, The") / Jonathon (segment "The Husband") |
| Mark Albiston | Harold (segment "Husband, The") / Harold (segment "The Husband") |
| John Williams | Martin (segment "Child, The") / Martin (segment "The Child") |
| Jill Forster | Mother (segment "The Child") |
| Judy Morris | Sybil (segment "The Child") |
| Bruce Barry | David (segment "Child, The") / David (segment "The Child") |
| Louise Homfrey | Housekeeper (segment "The Child") |
| George Fairfax | Father (segment "Child, The") |
| Robyn Nevin | Sister Caroline (segment "The Priest") |
| Arthur Dignam | Father Burn (segment "Priest, The") |
| Vivean Gray | Elderly nun (segment "The Priest") |
| Vicki Bray | segment - 'The Priest' |
| Valma Pratt | segment - 'The Priest' |
| Penne Hackforth-Jones | segment - 'The Priest' |
| Jack Thompson | Ken (segment "Family Man, The") |
| Max Gillies | Gerry (segment "Family Man, The") |
| Debbie Nankervis | First Girl (episode 'Family Man, The') |
| Suzanne Brady | Second girl (segment "The Family Man") |
| John D. Lamond | Short Man (segment "The Husband") |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| John B. Murray | Executive Producer |
| Christopher Muir | Executive Producer |
