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Bruce Beresford’s classic Australian comedy exposes Australian social mores in the suburbs. Don and Kath have invited a group of friends to celebrate what they believe will be a Labor Party victory on Election night. The night begins happily enough until the guests receive the news that Labor is losing. Old enmities erupt as hostilities break out amongst the guests as the party disintegrates into an alcoholic disaster. Cast includes Ray Barrett, Graham Kennedy, John Hargreaves, Graeme Blundell, Jeanie Drynan and Clare Binney. DVD special two-disc collectors’ edition containing a ‘must see’ interview-style documentary (over two hours long), researched, edited and directed by Mark Hartley. Feature only also available on VHS [307072].
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ACMI Identifier
319211
Languages
English
English
Audience classification
MA
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Interviews
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion picture producers and directors - Australia
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion pictures - Australia - History
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Nudity
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Suburban life
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Victoria - Social life and customs
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Elections
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Political plays
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Suburban life
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Women - Social conditions
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Interpersonal conflict
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Nudity
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Suburban life
Feature films → Feature films - Australia
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Interpersonal conflict
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Marriage
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Men - Alcohol use
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Parties
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Suburban life
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Women - Alcohol use
Literature → Australian literature - Film and video adaptations
Literature → Williamson, David, 1942-
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Sound
Colour
Colour
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DVD; Access Print (Section 1)