Wendy Hughes

Wendy Hughes

July 29, 1952 · 74 years old

Wendy Hughes (29 July 1952 – 8 March 2014) was an Australian actress known for her work in theatre, film and television. Hughes was an award-winning actress. Her career spanned more than forty years and established her reputation as one of Australia's finest and most prolific actors. Her biggest rol…

Known For

8 titles
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Paradise Road

Paradise Road

1997 · 2h 2m · Movie

A group of women who are imprisoned on the island of Sumatra by the Japanese during World War II use music to relieve their misery.

6.8
2
The Man Who Sued God

The Man Who Sued God

2001 · 1h 37m · Movie

An ex lawyer now fisherman sees his fishing boat sunk by a lightning. His insurance company claims "Act of God". Sue the insurance company or God/churches?

6.4
3
My Brilliant Career

My Brilliant Career

1979 · 1h 40m · Movie

A proud young woman in early 20th century Australia must choose between marriage and independence.

7.1
4
Wild Orchid II: Two Shades of Blue

Wild Orchid II: Two Shades of Blue

1991 · 1h 51m · Movie

In 1958 California, a teenage girl goes to work as a prostitute in a high-class brothel after the death of her father.

4.0
5
Careful, He Might Hear You

Careful, He Might Hear You

1983 · 1h 50m · Movie

His mother dead, PS lives in Sydney with working-class Aunt Lila and Uncle George. When he's six or eight, his posh Aunt Vanessa descends from England. Named a co-guardian by PS's feckless, absent father, she asserts her rights an...

6.9
6
Happy New Year

Happy New Year

1987 · 1h 25m · Movie

Nick and Charlie (Peter Falk and Charles Durning) are two crooks that rob Harry Winston's jewelry store. Nick portrays a rich elderly brother and sister by using prosthetics and make-up to con the manager.

5.8
7
A Dangerous Summer

A Dangerous Summer

1982 · 1h 40m · Movie

When a crummy hotel burns down in Australia, the American co-owner tries to find out whether or not the fire was deliberately set or just an accident.

3.4
8
Salvation

Salvation

2009 · 1h 38m · Movie

Barry, an aging scholar and artist becomes involved with Irina, a Russian immigrant and prostitute.

5.6