Hoodwink (1981 film)
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Hoodwink is a 1981
Australian
thriller film directed by Claude Whatham
and written by Ken Quinnell
. It stars John Hargreaves and Judy Davis
. The film is based on the true story of a well-publicized Australian con artist. It was nominated for eight Australian Film Institute Awards
, with Davis winning the Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role
.
1981 in film
-Events:*January 19 - Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer acquires beleaguered concurrent United Artists. UA was humiliated by the astronomical losses on the $40,000,000 movie Heaven's Gate, a major factor in the decision of owner Transamerica to sell it....
Australian
Cinema of Australia
Cinema of Australia, more commonly referred to as the Australian film industry, refers to the system of production, distribution, and exhibition of films in Australia. Film production commenced in Australia in 1906 with the production of The Story of the Kelly Gang, the earliest feature film made...
thriller film directed by Claude Whatham
Claude Whatham
Claude Whatham was an English Film and television director mainly known for his work on dramas.-Career:...
and written by Ken Quinnell
Ken Quinnell
Ken Quinnell is a screenwriter and director.He has a background in publishing and freelance journalism including working for Screen International and Rolling Stone. He was a member of the WEA Film Study Group in the 1960s where he met writers Michael Thornhill and Frank Moorhouse...
. It stars John Hargreaves and Judy Davis
Judy Davis
Judy Davis is an Australian actress best known for her roles in Husbands and Wives, Barton Fink, A Passage to India and in the TV miniseries Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows....
. The film is based on the true story of a well-publicized Australian con artist. It was nominated for eight Australian Film Institute Awards
Australian Film Institute Awards
The Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Award, known as the AACTA Award , is an accolade presented annually by the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts . The awards recognize excellence of professionals in the film industry and television industry, including directors,...
, with Davis winning the Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Australian Film Institute Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role
The Australian Film Institute Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role is an award in the annual Australian Film Institute Awards. It has been awarded annually since 1976.-Previous winners:*1976: Melissa Jaffer – Caddie...
.
Plot
Martin Stang, a bank robber (Hargreaves) finds himself behind bars and decides to pursue another con job; his escape. He does this by attempting to convince prison authorities that he is blind and no longer poses a threat to society. Along his journey he befriends a sexually-repressed clergyman's wife, Sarah (Davis). The pair become intimate during Martin's day release but his con is complicated when he reveals to Sarah that he is not in fact blind.Cast
- John Hargreaves as Martin Stang
- Judy DavisJudy DavisJudy Davis is an Australian actress best known for her roles in Husbands and Wives, Barton Fink, A Passage to India and in the TV miniseries Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows....
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as Detective 1
Awards and nominations
Australian Film Institute AwardsAustralian Film Institute Awards
The Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Award, known as the AACTA Award , is an accolade presented annually by the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts . The awards recognize excellence of professionals in the film industry and television industry, including directors,...
- Australian Film Institute Award for Best Actress in a Supporting RoleAustralian Film Institute Award for Best Actress in a Supporting RoleThe Australian Film Institute Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role is an award in the annual Australian Film Institute Awards. It has been awarded annually since 1976.-Previous winners:*1976: Melissa Jaffer – Caddie...
- Judy DavisJudy DavisJudy Davis is an Australian actress best known for her roles in Husbands and Wives, Barton Fink, A Passage to India and in the TV miniseries Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows....
(won) - Australian Film Institute Award for Best Actor in a Leading RoleAustralian Film Institute Award for Best Actor in a Leading RoleThe AACTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role is an award in the annual AACTA Awards, presented by the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts...
- John Hargreaves - Australian Film Institute Award for Best Actor in a Supporting RoleAustralian Film Institute Award for Best Actor in a Supporting RoleThe Australian Film Institute Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role is an award in the annual Australian Film Institute Awards. It has been awarded annually since 1974.-Previous winners:*1974: Barry Humphries – The Great McCarthy...
- Max CullenMax CullenMax Cullen is an Australian stage and screen actor. Max has appeared in many Australian films and television series but is best known for his role in the film Spider and Rose and the television series The Flying Doctors and Love My Way.Cullen was born in Wellington, New South Wales... - Australian Film Institute Award for Best DirectionAustralian Film Institute Award for Best DirectionThe Australian Film Institute Award for Best Direction is an award in the annual Australian Film Institute Awards.-Previous winners:*1971 – Homesdale *1972 – Stork...
- Claude WhathamClaude WhathamClaude Whatham was an English Film and television director mainly known for his work on dramas.-Career:... - Australian Film Institute Award for Best ScreenplayAustralian Film Institute Award for Best ScreenplayThe Australian Film Institute Award for Best Screenplay is an award in the annual Australian Film Institute Awards. It has been awarded annually since 1976 as a joint category until 1993 when the award was separated into Best Original Screenplay and Best Adapted Screenplay...
- Ken QuinnellKen QuinnellKen Quinnell is a screenwriter and director.He has a background in publishing and freelance journalism including working for Screen International and Rolling Stone. He was a member of the WEA Film Study Group in the 1960s where he met writers Michael Thornhill and Frank Moorhouse... - Australian Film Institute Award for Best Achievement in EditingAustralian Film Institute Award for Best Achievement in EditingThe Australian Film Institute Award for Best Achievement in Editing is an award in the annual Australian Film Institute Awards. It has been awarded annually since 1967.-Previous winners:*1967: Cardin in Australia...
- Nicholas Beauman - Australian Film Institute Award for Best Costume DesignAustralian Film Institute Award for Best Costume DesignThe Australian Film Institute Award for Best Costume Design is awarded yearly by the Australian Film Institute for excellence in costume design...
- Ross Major - Australian Film Institute Award for Best Achievement in SoundAustralian Film Institute Award for Best Achievement in SoundThe Australian Film Institute Award for Best Achievement in Sound is awarded yearly by the Australian Film Institute for excellence in sound editing...
- Gary Wilkins/Andrew Steuart/Peter Fenton