My Brilliant Career
Synopsis
A young woman who is determined to maintain her independence finds herself at odds with her family who wants her to tame her wild side and get married.
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My Brilliant Career (1979) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-04-11
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Judy Davis
Sybylla Melvyn
Sam Neill
Harry Beecham
Wendy Hughes
Aunt Helen
Robert Grubb
Frank Hawdon
Max Cullen
Mr. McSwatt
Aileen Britton
Grandma Bossier
Peter Whitford
Uncle Julius
Patricia Kennedy
Aunt Gussie
Alan Hopgood
Father
Julia Blake
Mother
David Franklin
Horace
Marion Shad
Gertie
Aaron Wood
Stanley
Sue Davies
Aurora
Gordon Piper
Barman
James Moss
Pub Drinker
Basil Clarke
Butler
Bill Charlton
Joe
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 6, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gillian Armstrong
- Screenplay & Story
- Miles Franklin, Eleanor Witcombe
- Original Score
- Nathan Waks
- Original Title
- My Brilliant Career
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- New South Wales Film Corp., GUO, Margaret Fink Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gillian Armstrong
Miles Franklin, Eleanor Witcombe
Nathan Waks
Donald McAlpine
Nicholas Beauman
Margaret Fink
Department Leadership Roster
Gillian Armstrong
Director
Eleanor Witcombe
Writer
Margaret Fink
Producer
Nathan Waks
Original Music Composer
Luciana Arrighi
Production Design
Donald McAlpine
Director of Photography
Nicholas Beauman
Editor
Anna Senior
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About My Brilliant Career
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What is My Brilliant Career about?
A young woman who is determined to maintain her independence finds herself at odds with her family who wants her to tame her wild side and get married.
Who directed My Brilliant Career?
My Brilliant Career was directed by Gillian Armstrong.
Who stars in My Brilliant Career?
The principal cast of My Brilliant Career includes Judy Davis, Sam Neill, Wendy Hughes, Robert Grubb, Max Cullen.
When was My Brilliant Career released and how long is it?
My Brilliant Career was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for My Brilliant Career?
The original motion picture soundtrack for My Brilliant Career was composed by Nathan Waks.
Is My Brilliant Career based on a book or true story?
My Brilliant Career is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Miles Franklin".
What is the age rating and content advisory for My Brilliant Career?
My Brilliant Career holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).