Cast

Judy Davis
as Sybylla Melvyn

Sam Neill
as Harry Beecham

Wendy Hughes
as Aunt Helen

Robert Grubb
as Frank Hawdon

Max Cullen
as Mr. McSwatt

Aileen Britton
as Grandma Bossier
Peter Whitford
as Uncle Julius
Patricia Kennedy
as Aunt Gussie

Alan Hopgood
as Father

Julia Blake
as Mother

David Franklin
as Horace
Marion Shad
as Gertie
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1979
Runtime
1h 40m
Language
English
Rating
6.2 / 10
Production Companies
New South Wales Film Corp. • GUO • Margaret Fink Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch My Brilliant Career?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for My Brilliant Career (1979).
What is My Brilliant Career about?▼
A young woman who is determined to maintain her independence finds herself at odds with her family who wants her to tame her wild side and get married.
Who directed My Brilliant Career?▼
My Brilliant Career was directed by Gillian Armstrong and released in 1979. It is a drama, romance film.
How long is My Brilliant Career?▼
My Brilliant Career has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
Who stars in My Brilliant Career?▼
The cast of My Brilliant Career includes Judy Davis as Sybylla Melvyn, Sam Neill as Harry Beecham, Wendy Hughes as Aunt Helen, Robert Grubb as Frank Hawdon, Max Cullen as Mr. McSwatt and more.
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