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Hoodwink (1981)
89 min | Crime, Drama, Romance

Hoodwink (1981)

89 min | Crime, Drama, Romance

True story about a jailed bank robber who pretends he's become blind to get an early release. Cops don't believe him, but a lonely minister's wife arrives to teach him how to live with his "condition". They fall in love. Big mistake.

Director

Claude Whatham

Writers

Ken Quinnell (screenplay) | Carl Synnerdahl (story inspired by)

Producers

Pom Oliver | Errol Sullivan

Composer

Cinematographer

Editor

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Edit Released

Updated Nov 5, 1981

Release date

Nov 5, 1981 (Australia)

Awards

1 win & 7 nominations

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49 cast members

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Michael Caton Shapley Shapley See fewer	The Castle (1997)
Wendy Strehlow Martin's sister Martin's sister See fewer	A Country Practice (1981)
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Karren Bennett Jessica Jessica See fewer	Hoodwink (1981)
Greg Collett Matthew Matthew See fewer	Hoodwink (1981)