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If You Could See What I Hear

  • 19821982
  • PGPG
  • 1h 43m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
862
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If You Could See What I Hear (1982)
A light comedy/love story based on the life of blind musician Tom Sullivan.
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  • Biography
  • Comedy
  • Drama
A light comedy/love story based on the life of blind musician Tom Sullivan.A light comedy/love story based on the life of blind musician Tom Sullivan.A light comedy/love story based on the life of blind musician Tom Sullivan.
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
862
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Eric Till
  • Writers
    • Stuart Gillard(screenplay written by)
    • Tom Sullivan(novel)
    • Derek Gill(novel)
  • Stars
    • Marc Singer
    • R.H. Thomson
    • Sarah Torgov
Top credits
  • Director
    • Eric Till
  • Writers
    • Stuart Gillard(screenplay written by)
    • Tom Sullivan(novel)
    • Derek Gill(novel)
  • Stars
    • Marc Singer
    • R.H. Thomson
    • Sarah Torgov
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 29User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

    Videos2

    Trailer
    Trailer 0:31
    Trailer
    Sneak Previews Season 4 Episode 28
    Video 29:51
    Sneak Previews Season 4 Episode 28

    Photos7

    Marc Singer in If You Could See What I Hear (1982)
    Marc Singer in If You Could See What I Hear (1982)
    If You Could See What I Hear (1982)
    If You Could See What I Hear (1982)
    If You Could See What I Hear (1982)
    If You Could See What I Hear (1982)

    Top cast

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    Marc Singer
    Marc Singer
    • Tom Sullivanas Tom Sullivan
    R.H. Thomson
    R.H. Thomson
    • Will Slyas Will Sly
    Sarah Torgov
    • Patti Steffenas Patti Steffen
    Shari Belafonte
    Shari Belafonte
    • Heather Johnsonas Heather Johnson
    • (as Shari Belafonte Harper)
    Douglas Campbell
    • Porky Sullivanas Porky Sullivan
    Helen Burns
    Helen Burns
    • Mrs. Ruxtonas Mrs. Ruxton
    Harvey Atkin
    Harvey Atkin
    • Bertas Bert
    Barbara Gordon
    • Mollyas Molly
    Sharon Lewis
    • Helgaas Helga
    Lynda Mason Green
    • Sharonas Sharon
    Tony Van Bridge
    • Dr. Roger Wellsas Dr. Roger Wells
    Jack Creley
    Jack Creley
    • Dean Franklinas Dean Franklin
    David Gardner
    • Jack Steffenas Jack Steffen
    Gary Reineke
    • Phil Lucasas Phil Lucas
    Bob Warner
    • Sergeantas Sergeant
    Jefferson Mappin
    Jefferson Mappin
    • Crewmanas Crewman
    Nonnie Griffin
    Nonnie Griffin
    • Mrs. Steffenas Mrs. Steffen
    Adrienne Pocock
    • Blythe Steffenas Blythe Steffen
    • Director
      • Eric Till
    • Writers
      • Stuart Gillard(screenplay written by)
      • Tom Sullivan(novel)
      • Derek Gill(novel)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      As stated in the end credits, the little girl Sullivan saved from drowning was not his girlfriend's little sister, as portrayed in the film, but actually his own daughter.
    • Goofs
      During the skydiving incident, Tom's friend takes off in a jeep on natural ground, but we hear the tires squeal as though he's on pavement.
    • Quotes

      Policeman: [incredulously] Your friend is blind?

      Will Sly: More or less, yeah.

      Policeman: Then why the hell is he driving?

      Will Sly: 'Cause he's the only one who's sober!

      [Tom does a backflip over the car]

      Will Sly: See?

    • Connections
      Featured in Sneak Previews: If You Could See What I Hear/Gaijin/Swamp Thing/Death Wish II (1982)
    • Soundtracks
      If You Could See What I Hear
      Written by Michael Lloyd, Howard Greenfield & Tom Sullivan

      Performed by Tom Sullivan

    User reviews29

    Review
    Top review
    Feel good movie
    I was 14 or 15 when this movie came out, and I fell in love with it, and with Marc Singer. I watched it, like so many others, many times on cable in the mid to late '80s. For those looking for the movie, keep an eye out for it, it is occasionally shown on some cable networks. Every few months or so, IIRC. I'm not exactly sure which network, but I believe I've seen it on AMC, Starz:Love Stories and possibly the W-e Network. People with TIVO might have luck putting it on a wish list. I found it by going to Zap 2 it's website and searching there by title. It takes some patience and time, but it is possible to find a showing which could then be taped or TIVO-ed. I too wish for a DVD release of this movie.
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    • TerrierMom
    • Jan 20, 2005

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 23, 1982 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ein Stern in meiner dunklen Nacht
    • Filming locations
      • Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Cypress Grove
      • Shelter Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • CA$5,600,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $8,693,512
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $2,408,000
      • Apr 25, 1982
    • Gross worldwide
      • $8,693,512
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 43 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby

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