Scene from Hoodwink (1981)
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| Duration: 134 sec. | Nudity: yes | Creator: Ruffah |
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Actresses in this Scene
Wendy Hughes
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Alternate Names: Wendy Hughs
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Full Biography
Wendy Hughes (29 July 1952 – 8 March 2014) was an Australian actress who enjoyed a career spanning over four decades. Known for her work in theatre, film, and television, Hughes won numerous awards, establishing herself as one of Australia's finest and most prolific actors. Her notable roles included 'Lonely Hearts' (1982), directed by Paul Cox, which marked the beginning of their long collaboration. In 'Hoodwink' (1981), she played a bank robber pretending to be blind who falls in love with a minister's wife while awaiting release. Later, she appeared in 'Happy New Year', 'Homicide: Life on the Street', 'State Coroner', and 'Paradise Road'. Hughes was an award-winning actress known for her versatility and skill.
About the Movie: Hoodwink (1981)
Release Year: 1981
Nation: Australia
Alternative Title: Hoodwink - pakoon!
Director: Claude Whatham
Writer: Carl Synnerdahl, Ken Quinnell
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Companies: CB Films, New South Wales Film Corp.
Genre: Drama, Romance
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Keywords
Keywords: based on true story, fake blindness
Story
Hoodwink is a film centered around an Australian criminal serving time in a New South Wales prison. The protagonist, played by John Hargreaves, grows weary of his convict labor and devises a plan to alleviate his burden. He feigns total blindness, hoping this disability will exempt him from physical tasks. Remarkably, he maintains the ruse for years, even convincing prison officials. However, his deception takes an unexpected turn when a lonely minister's wife enters his life and begins teaching him how to navigate life as a blind man. The two eventually fall in love, complicating matters significantly.
Summary
Hoodwink is a 1981 Australian drama based on the true story of a bank robber who, in an effort to secure early release from prison, pretends to have become blind. Directed by Claude Whatham, the film explores themes of deception and its consequences, as the protagonist's ruse leads him into a romantic relationship that forces him to confront his actions. The movie is notable for its exploration of the psychological effects of long-term deceit.