title: Breakdown (Australian Playhouse)
text: # Breakdown (Australian Playhouse)
  
  "Breakdown" is the 12th television play episode of the second season of the Australian anthology television series Australian Playhouse. "Breakdown" was written by Michael Boddy and originally aired on ABC on 9 October 1967.
  
  ## Plot
  
  The social machine breaks down — first in a late-night suburban train and second in an ancient lift. In both cases the man is faced with impenetrable and frightening problems.
  
  ## Cast
  
  * Max Meldrum
  * George Whaley
  