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My Brilliant Career

  • 1979
  • G
  • 1h 40m
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7.1/10
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My Brilliant Career (1979)
A young independent woman who lives with her grandmother and aunt in the countryside rebels against being pressured into marriage and chooses to solely focus on having a career as a writer. Nevertheless, two suitors propose to her.
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A proud young woman in early 20th century Australia must choose between marriage and independence.A proud young woman in early 20th century Australia must choose between marriage and independence.A proud young woman in early 20th century Australia must choose between marriage and independence.

  • Director
    • Gillian Armstrong
  • Writers
    • Eleanor Witcombe
    • Miles Franklin
  • Stars
    • Judy Davis
    • Sam Neill
    • Wendy Hughes
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
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    • Director
      • Gillian Armstrong
    • Writers
      • Eleanor Witcombe
      • Miles Franklin
    • Stars
      • Judy Davis
      • Sam Neill
      • Wendy Hughes
    • 54User reviews
    • 26Critic reviews
    • 77Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 11 wins & 8 nominations total

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    Sam Neill and Judy Davis in My Brilliant Career (1979)
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    Judy Davis
    Judy Davis
    • Sybylla Melvyn
    Sam Neill
    Sam Neill
    • Harry Beecham
    Wendy Hughes
    Wendy Hughes
    • Aunt Helen
    Robert Grubb
    Robert Grubb
    • Frank Hawdon
    Max Cullen
    Max Cullen
    • Mr. McSwatt
    Aileen Britton
    • Grandma Bossier
    Peter Whitford
    Peter Whitford
    • Uncle Julius
    Patricia Kennedy
    • Aunt Gussie
    Alan Hopgood
    Alan Hopgood
    • Father
    Julia Blake
    Julia Blake
    • Mother
    David Franklin
    David Franklin
    • Horace
    Marion Shad
    • Gertie
    Arron Wood
    • Stanley
    Sue Davies
    • Aurora
    Gordon Piper
    • Barman
    James Moss
    • Pub Drinker
    Bill Charlton
    • Joe
    Suzanne Roylance
    • Biddy
    • Director
      • Gillian Armstrong
    • Writers
      • Eleanor Witcombe
      • Miles Franklin
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    • Trivia
      This film's director, producers, scriptwriter, first billed actor, production designer, costume designer, production supervisor, bookkeeper and accountant were all women.
    • Quotes

      [first lines]

      Sybylla: Possum Gully, Australia. 1897. Dear fellow countrymen, just a few lines to let you know that this story is going to be all about me. So, in answer to many requests, here is the story of my career... here is the story, of my career... my *brilliant* career. I make no apology for being egotistical... because I am!

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      Featured in My Brilliant Career: Ciné Regards - Judy Davis (1980)

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    9/10
    A Brilliant Movie!
    I watched this movie expecting to be bored stiff, but was pleasantly surprised! This genre of film-making I usually find no interest in, but this one proved to be different. It was well written, well directed, very well acted, and the chemistry between the players was incredible! Very rarely do I view a movie that has a perfect combination of actors, and this was one. Judy Davis and Sam Neill were incredible together, and I'm happy to say they would be in two other films together after this one. Everything about this movie was wonderful. It's just too bad it ends when it does. I found myself very interested in the characters, and wanted to know what became of each. My only qualm with the movie is that it ended too fast! I would definitely have to call this a favorite! That's how good this movie is!
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    • Jun 10, 1999

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    • Release date
      • August 17, 1979 (Australia)
    • Country of origin
      • Australia
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ma brillante carrière
    • Filming locations
      • Camden Park House, Menangle, New South Wales, Australia
    • Production companies
      • Margaret Fink Productions
      • New South Wales Film Corporation
      • Greater Union Organisation (GUO)
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    • Budget
      • A$800,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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