Hoodwink
"It's Australia's greatest con...but can he bluff them all?"
Originally released in 1981. Hoodwink is a crime/drama film. directed by Claude Whatham. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring John Hargreaves, Judy Davis, and Paul Chubb
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 5, 1981
44 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
4.0/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Australia
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- New South Wales Film Corp.
- CB Films
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 Wal...
Who directed Hoodwink?
Hoodwink was directed by Claude Whatham.
How long is Hoodwink?
Hoodwink has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was Hoodwink released?
Hoodwink was released on November 5, 1981 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Hoodwink?
The main cast of Hoodwink includes John Hargreaves, Judy Davis, Paul Chubb, Max Cullen, Wendy Strehlow.