Hoodwink (1981)

  • NR
  • 11/05/1981 (AU)
  • Crime, Drama, Romance
  • 1h 29m

It's Australia's greatest con...but can he bluff them all?

Overview

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

Cast

John Hargreaves's headshot

John Hargreaves

Martin Stang
Judy Davis's headshot

Judy Davis

Sarah
Paul Chubb's headshot

Paul Chubb

Max Cullen's headshot

Max Cullen

Wendy Strehlow's headshot

Wendy Strehlow

Wendy Hughes's headshot

Wendy Hughes

Colin Friels's headshot

Colin Friels

Geoffrey Rush's headshot

Geoffrey Rush

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