Number 96
Number 96 was a popular Australian soap opera set in a Sydney apartment block. Don Cash and Bill Harmon of the Cash Harmon Television production company, produced the series for Network Ten, which requested a Coronation Street-type serial, and specifically one that explored adult subjects. The premise, original story outlines, and the original characters were devised by David Sale who also wrote the scripts for the first episodes and continued as script editor for much of the show's run. The series proved to be a huge success, running from 1972 until 1977. Number 96 was so popular it spawned a feature film version, filmed in December 1973. Number 96 was known for its sex scenes and nudity, somewhat risque at the time, and for its comedy characters. The series was the first Australian soap opera to feature an openly gay character.
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Plot Summary
Number 96 is a fictional inner-city apartment block in Sydney, Australia, where the lives of its diverse residents intersect. The series and subsequent film explore their relationships, secrets, sexual dramas, and everyday struggles, often with a provocative and sensationalist edge.
Critical Reception
The film adaptation of the popular Australian TV series 'Number 96' was met with mixed reviews. While some critics appreciated its continuation of the show's boundary-pushing themes and ensemble cast, others found it to be over-the-top and sensationalist, lacking the depth of its television counterpart.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its bold exploration of social issues and sexual mores for its time.
- Criticized for being overly melodramatic and sensationalist.
- Seen as a controversial but popular reflection of Australian society in the 1970s.
Google audience: Audience reception for the film is not widely documented through specific Google user reviews, but the original TV series was known for its divisive nature, attracting both strong support and significant controversy.
Awards & Accolades
None notable.
Fun Fact
The original 'Number 96' television series, which the film is based on, was groundbreaking for its time, featuring Australia's first on-screen abortion and a gay character, which generated considerable public discussion and controversy.
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