My Brilliant Career
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My Brilliant Career

(1979)Directed by Gillian Armstrong100 min · GDrama, Romance

Sybylla Melvyn (Judy Davis) is a restless girl on her family's struggling farm in rural, late-19th-century Australia, and she wants to be a writer, not a wife. Gillian Armstrong follows her through the pressure from relatives to settle down, and through a budding romance with the wealthy Harry Beecham (Sam Neill). He is willing to wait for her, but she keeps her own counsel.

Judy Davisas Sybylla Melvyn
Sam Neillas Harry Beecham
Wendy Hughesas Aunt Helen
Robert Grubbas Frank Hawdon
Max Cullenas Mr. McSwatt
Aileen Brittonas Grandma Bossier
Peter Whitfordas Uncle Julius
Patricia Kennedyas Aunt Gussie
Alan Hopgoodas Father
Julia Blakeas Mother
Marion Shadas Gertie
Aaron Woodas Stanley
Sue Daviesas Aurora
Gordon Piperas Barman
JMJames Mossas Pub Drinker
Basil Clarkeas Butler
Bill Charltonas Joe
Suzanne Roylanceas Biddie
Zelda Smythas Ethel
Bobbie Wardas Mrs. Butler
Amanda Prattas Blanche Derrick
Dorothy St. Heapsas Mrs. Derrick
Gerry Dugganas Squatter