Libido (1973): Cast
Libido is a 1973 drama directed by Tim Burstall and John B. Murray, starring Bruce Barry as David (segment "The Child"), John Williams and Jack Thompson. It runs 1 hour 57 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 57m (117 min)
- Directors
- Tim Burstall and John B. Murray
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Libido About?
The premise of Libido without spoilers.
Four interlinked stories explore the universal erotic drive, each written by a notable Australian author—David Williamson, Thomas Keneally, Hal Porter, and Craig McGregor. The films portray adultery, jealous fantasies, loss of innocence, and the moral and spiritual conflict of a priest and a nun in love, set amid the early‑70s cultural upheaval.
Libido Themes & Keywords
· 21 tags- anthology film
- portmanteau film
- omnibus film
- collection of short films
- collective filmmaking
- ozploitation
- female topless nudity
- large breasts
- cheating wife
- female pubic hair
- male rear nudity
- limp penis
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- female rear nudity
- female full frontal nudity
- jealous husband
- bazongas
- directed by several directors
- one word title
- sex
- anthology
- independent film
Libido Cast & Characters
Bruce Barry leads the cast as David (segment "The Child"), with John Williams as Martin (segment "The Child") and Jack Thompson. Directed by Tim Burstall and John B. Murray; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Tim Burstall
- Co-director John B. Murray
- Bruce Barry as David (segment "The Child")
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John Williams as Martin (segment "The Child") -
Jack Thompson -
Judy Morris as Sybil (segment "The Child")
Also Starring in Libido
· 10 more- Vivean Gray Elderly Nun (segment "The Priest")
- Robyn Nevin
- Arthur Dignam
- Mark Albiston Harold (segment "The Husband")
- Bryon Williams Jonathon (segment "The Husband")
- Penne Hackforth-Jones
- Max Gillies
- Jill Forster Mother (segment "The Child")
- Elke Neidhart Penelope (segment "The Husband")
- Louise Homfrey Housekeeper (segment "The Child")
More from Tim Burstall and John B. Murray
More films directed by Tim Burstall and John B. Murray: Nightmare at Bittercreek, Kangaroo, The Naked Country and Attack Force Z.
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Libido FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Libido, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Libido?
Libido runs 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).
When was Libido released?
Libido was released on April 6, 1973.
Who directed Libido?
Libido was directed by Tim Burstall and John B. Murray.
More films by Tim Burstall Who is in the cast of Libido?
Libido stars Bruce Barry as David (segment "The Child"), John Williams as Martin (segment "The Child") and Jack Thompson, among 14 credited actors.
Does Libido have a post-credit scene?
No. Libido has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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