embodiment of "Ockerism" of the late fifties and mid-sixties Australia. Swearing, excessive drinking, vomiting, rowdiness and other crassness is glorified. The film also plays with the ideas of the era where the sixties cultural revolution had swept aside the "certainties" of classical education. Soundtrack A soundtrack was released by Fable Records (FBSA 026). Charts References External links The Adventures of Barry McKenzie at Australian Screen Online The Adventures of Barry McKenzie at Oz Movies 1972 films 1972 comedy films Australian comedy films 1970s English-language films Films based on Australian comics Live-action films based on comics Films directed by Bruce Beresford Films scored by Peter Best (composer) 1972 directorial debut films English-language comedy films