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Hoodwink
Hoodwink is based on the true story of an Australian con artist who briefly won the hearts of the media (if not the authorities). John Hargreaves stars as a criminal serving time in a New South Wales prison. He's not partial to the physical labor required of the convicts, so he hits upon a labor-saving plan. Hargreaves pretends to be totally blind, thus lightening his work load....and carries off the hoax for years.
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Plot Summary
A young woman working in a rural general store finds herself caught in a web of deceit and danger when she becomes involved with a charismatic drifter. As their relationship deepens, she uncovers his criminal past and the dangerous people he's involved with. She must then decide whether to flee or confront the escalating violence that threatens to engulf her.
Critical Reception
Hoodwink is a largely forgotten independent thriller from the early 1980s, often overlooked due to its limited release and distribution. While it garnered some attention for its gritty atmosphere and performances, it was generally met with a mixed to lukewarm reception from critics, who noted its occasionally uneven pacing but appreciated its dark tone and unsettling narrative.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its raw, independent spirit and tense atmosphere.
Noted for the compelling performances of its lead actors.
Criticized by some for its bleak subject matter and occasionally slow pacing.
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Fun Fact
Actress Gwen Welles, who plays the lead character, also co-wrote the screenplay for Hoodwink.
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