Cirrus@Austlit

Hexagon Productions was formed in 1972 following the unexpected success of Stork the previous year. Realising the commercial possibilities for the new breed of Australian films, Stork's distributor Roadshow subsequently formed a partnership with three of the principals behind the film - director Tim Burstall, cinematographer Robin Copping and producer David Bilcock. The name is believed to have been chosen due to the partnership having six directors (with three Roadshow executives making up the sextet).

Hexagon went on to produce nine films during the 1970s, with Alvin Purple and Petersen being the most successful. The others are: Alvin Rides Again (1974), Australia After Dark (1975), End Play (1975), The Love Epidemic (1975), Eliza Fraser (1976), High Rolling (1977), The Last of the Knucklemen (1979). While some of these films were heavily criticised - notably Alvin Rides Again and High Rolling - most nevertheless were well-supported by the Australian public. After completing The Last of the Knucklemen the company effectively closed down its operations.