My Brilliant Career

Aug 17 1979 G 1h 40m
Biography, Drama, Romance

A young woman who is determined to maintain her independence finds herself at odds with her family who wants her to tame her wild side and get married.

Plot

Sybylla Melvyn is an independent young woman who soon after arriving to live with her grandmother, and aunt announces she'll never marry and plans on having a career instead. She attracts the interest of several suitors; bumbling Englishman Frank Hawdon, her handsome neighbour, the handsome young farmer, Harry Beecham, who she's attracted to.

Written by

Eleanor Witcombe, Miles Franklin

Directed by

Gillian Armstrong

Production Countries

Australia

Production Companies

Margaret Fink Productions, Greater Union Organisation (GUO), New South Wales Film Corp.

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 11 wins & 8 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
5,016
Average Rating
7.1 out of 10
Metascore
77
Popularity
NA