On the night of the 1969 federal election, Don Henderson invites a group of friends to celebrate a predicted Labor Party victory, much to the dismay of his wife, Kath. The Hendersons and their nine guests drink, joke, make love, and fight, all while coming to terms with their individual struggles in life.
Acting
Graham Kennedy's snarling, pathetic TV host is devastating
Writing
David Williamson's stage play crackles with cruel wit
Direction
Beresford traps you in that suffocating suburban lounge
Director
Bruce Beresford
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The real 1969 election saw Labor lose despite polls predicting victory, making this a document of dashed Australian hope.
Graham Kennedy, Australia's biggest TV star, was cast against type as a washed-up drunk — and reportedly needed liquid courage to film.
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