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Hoodwink (1981)

Movie ★ 4.9 89 min

Crime Drama Romance

Hoodwink is based on the true story of an Australian con artist who briefly won the hearts of the media (if not the authorities). John Hargreaves stars as a criminal serving time in a New South Wales prison. He's not partial to the physical labor required of the convicts, so he hits upon a labor-saving plan. Hargreaves pretends to be totally blind, thus lightening his work load....and carries off the hoax for years.

Claude Whatham Director Ken Quinnell Writer

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Quick facts

Released
November 5, 1981
Runtime
89 min
IMDb
tt0082526
Country
Language
Studio
New South Wales Film Corp.,

Themes

Cast

John Hargreaves John Hargreaves Martin Stang Judy Davis Judy Davis Sarah Paul Chubb Paul Chubb Max Cullen Max Cullen Wendy Strehlow Wendy Strehlow Wendy Hughes Wendy Hughes Colin Friels Colin Friels Geoffrey Rush Geoffrey Rush Kim Deacon Dennis Miller Dennis Miller Les Foxcroft Michael Caton Michael Caton Ralph Cotterill Ralph Cotterill Brian McDermott Brian McDermott Paul Sonkkila Paul Sonkkila Willie Fennell Ray Meagher Ray Meagher Anthony Strachan Anthony Strachan

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Frequently asked questions

What is Hoodwink about?
Hoodwink is based on the true story of an Australian con artist who briefly won the hearts of the media (if not the authorities). John Hargreaves stars as a criminal serving time in a New South Wales prison. He's not partial to the physical labor required of the convicts, so he hits upon a labor-saving plan. Hargreaves pretends to be totally blind, thus lightening his work load....and carries off the hoax for years.
Who directed Hoodwink?
Hoodwink was directed by Claude Whatham.
Who stars in Hoodwink?
Hoodwink stars John Hargreaves, Judy Davis, Paul Chubb, Max Cullen.
When was Hoodwink released?
Hoodwink is a 1981 crime, drama, romance film.
Where can I watch Hoodwink?
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