Upon this day of writing (Friday 8th August, 2025), I and my research companion were gratefully able to watch a series of short films from the 70s centering on the lives of queer people. Adam would be a title within this requested collection. This first and seemingly only directorial attempt by Paul Bugden explores the life of the titular Adam as played sympathetically by the unknown Wayne van Heekeren. Through…
Adam (1976)
Adam is a factory worker. He falls in love with Chris, a slightly older man. Instead of strengthening his own identity, Adam is unable to cope with his sexuality and suffers a nervous breakdown. One of the first representations of gay men in Australian cinema and an iconic piece of LGBTIQA+ film history.
Top Cast
Wayne van Heekeren
Adam
Bob Hughes
Chris
David Calcott
Supervisor
Luda Apinys
Noel Brady
Jeremy Chance
Rob Dallas
Ian Atkins
Kate Elwing
Len Dietz
Michael Johnson
Garden Flint
Jane Lister
Liz Marshall
Brian Mills
Ron Owen
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FAQ about Adam
What is Adam about?
Adam is a factory worker. He falls in love with Chris, a slightly older man. Instead of strengthening his own identity, Adam is unable to cope with his sexuality and suffers a nervous breakdown. One of the first representations of gay men in Australian cinema and an iconic…
When was Adam released?
Adam was released in 1976.
What genres does Adam belong to?
Adam is categorised as Drama, Romance, Fantasy.
Who stars in Adam?
The cast of Adam includes Wayne van Heekeren, Bob Hughes, David Calcott, Luda Apinys, Noel Brady.