Hoodwink
“It's Australia's greatest con...but can he bluff them all?”
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claude Whatham
- Screenplay & Story
- Ken Quinnell
- Original Score
- Cameron Allan
- Original Title
- Hoodwink
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- New South Wales Film Corp., CB Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claude Whatham
Ken Quinnell
Cameron Allan
Dean Semler
Nicholas Beauman
Pom Oliver, Errol Sullivan
Department Leadership Roster
Claude Whatham
Director
Ken Quinnell
Writer
Pom Oliver
Producer
Errol Sullivan
Producer
Cameron Allan
Original Music Composer
Dean Semler
Director of Photography
Nicholas Beauman
Editor
Ross Major
Production Design
Robyn Schuurmans
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hoodwink
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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?
The principal cast of Hoodwink includes John Hargreaves, Judy Davis, Paul Chubb, Max Cullen, Wendy Strehlow.
When was Hoodwink released and how long is it?
Hoodwink was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Hoodwink?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hoodwink was composed by Cameron Allan.