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My Brilliant Career(1979)

1h 40mDrama, RomanceEnglish
6.2/10
78 user ratings

Overview

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.

Director

Gillian Armstrong

Studio

New South Wales Film Corp.

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Cast

Judy Davis

Judy Davis

as Sybylla Melvyn

Sam Neill

Sam Neill

as Harry Beecham

Wendy Hughes

Wendy Hughes

as Aunt Helen

Robert Grubb

Robert Grubb

as Frank Hawdon

Max Cullen

Max Cullen

as Mr. McSwatt

Aileen Britton

Aileen Britton

as Grandma Bossier

Peter Whitford

as Uncle Julius

Patricia Kennedy

as Aunt Gussie

Alan Hopgood

Alan Hopgood

as Father

Julia Blake

Julia Blake

as Mother

David Franklin

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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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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