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If You Could See What I Hear

  • 1982
  • PG
  • 1h 43m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
980
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Marc Singer and Sarah Torgov in 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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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.

  • Director
    • Eric Till
  • Writers
    • Stuart Gillard
    • Tom Sullivan
    • Derek Gill
  • Stars
    • Marc Singer
    • R.H. Thomson
    • Sarah Torgov
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    980
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Eric Till
    • Writers
      • Stuart Gillard
      • Tom Sullivan
      • Derek Gill
    • Stars
      • Marc Singer
      • R.H. Thomson
      • Sarah Torgov
    • 30User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

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    Marc Singer
    Marc Singer
    • Tom Sullivan
    R.H. Thomson
    R.H. Thomson
    • Will Sly
    Sarah Torgov
    • Patti Steffen
    Shari Belafonte
    Shari Belafonte
    • Heather Johnson
    • (as Shari Belafonte Harper)
    Douglas Campbell
    • Porky Sullivan
    Helen Burns
    Helen Burns
    • Mrs. Ruxton
    Harvey Atkin
    Harvey Atkin
    • Bert
    Barbara Gordon
    • Molly
    Sharon Lewis
    • Helga
    Lynda Mason Green
    • Sharon
    Tony Van Bridge
    • Dr. Roger Wells
    Jack Creley
    Jack Creley
    • Dean Franklin
    David Gardner
    • Jack Steffen
    Gary Reineke
    Gary Reineke
    • Phil Lucas
    Bob Warner
    • Sergeant
    Jefferson Mappin
    Jefferson Mappin
    • Crewman
    Nonnie Griffin
    Nonnie Griffin
    • Mrs. Steffen
    Adrienne Pocock
    • Blythe Steffen
    • Director
      • Eric Till
    • Writers
      • Stuart Gillard
      • Tom Sullivan
      • Derek Gill
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews30

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    bingogal

    I have this movie

    I loved this movie and am lucky enough to have recorded it on VHS tape when it first came out on TV.

    I recently made it into a DVD for safe keeping & converted it into an .avi file on one of my external hard drives, again, for safe keeping.

    I have always enjoyed movies that were based on fact. I remember the real Tom Sullivan singing on TV shows all the time and was fascinated with the movie and the story of his early life.

    It's a shame that I have to add more lines here in order to make a comment. This rule should be taken out, then more people might make comments.
    dani29

    awesome movie

    I watched this movie over and over again back in 1983 when it was on cable, and I absolutely loved it. It's a shame it's not available on VHS or DVD because it is such a good movie. I would love to see it again.
    7nittany5000

    Get this on DVD

    I can't agree more with the other person commenting on this great movie. This is one of several great movies from the early 80's that I have on VHS but that are falling apart and need to find a new audience on DVD.

    I just don't see what people wait for when they make those decisions about what to digitize and what to leave people waiting for.

    This movie is all heart and is held together by the very underrated Marc Singer (yes, that Marc Singer of Beastmaster fame. I swear you make one bad choice and you are branded for life). Telling the true story of blind singer/entertainer Tom Sullivan, Singer brings him to stunning life with a memorable performance that far few were ever able to see.

    Let's do what we can to get this great story on DVD for a new generation to enjoy.
    Lisa-LAM

    This movie was great! One to watch again and again!

    I also saw this on cable in 1983 and can't believe it is not currently available on DVD or video. It is a fun movie with alot of laughs, and at the same time a "heartwarming", feel-good movie. Very memorable from my teen years, but it is timeless in its comedy. Marc Singer plays the blind real-life Tom Sullivan. I remember one scene in particular that was hilarious: Tom (Marc Singer) was the most sober (and blind, too) of the group after they had been out all night drinking, he is behind the wheel and gets pulled over by a police officer. I have to see this movie again! What can we do to get it to be released on DVD/video???
    9bbdiver

    The funniest movie about a guy who doesn't know he's blind.

    I haven't seen a movie of this quality in years. I have a copy on VHS that I bought from a video store, and I only watch it occasionally since it is irreplaceable. This story, and the acting behind it are truly outstanding. Marc Singer is amazing in how he portrays a blind man.

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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

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    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

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

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