Hoodwink (1981 film)

Hoodwink
Promotional poster
Directed byClaude Whatham
Screenplay byKen Quinnell
Produced byPamela M Oliver
Errol Sullivan
StarringJohn Hargreaves
Judy Davis
Dennis Miller
CinematographyDean Semler
Edited byNicholas Beauman
Music byCameron Allan
Release date
  • 5 November 1981 (1981-11-05)
Running time
89 minutes
CountryAustralia
LanguageEnglish
BudgetAU $950,000

Hoodwink is a 1981 Australian thriller film directed by Claude Whatham and written by Ken Quinnell. It stars John Hargreaves and Judy Davis with Geoffrey Rush in his feature film debut. The film is based on the true story of a well-publicised Australian con artist. It was nominated for eight Australian Film Institute Awards, with Davis winning the Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role.