My Brilliant Career
Inspiring story of a spirited, sensitive young woman at the turn of the century who, despite poverty, isolation and pressure to marry, fulfils her dream of becoming a writer. An unforgettable performance by Judy Davis, and a major Australian success in the U.S.
Year: 1979
Genre: Alice's 500 Greatest Films, Australian Film, Best of the 1970s, Movies (1001 You Must See Before You Die), Feminist Tendencies
Country: Australia
Director: Gillian Armstrong
Starring: Judy Davis, Robert Grubb, Sam Neill, Wendy Hughes
Duration: 95 Minutes
Rating: G
7.3/10
Location in store: Alice's 500 Greatest Films
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