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Careful, He Might Hear You

1983 · Movie · 108 min · ★ 6.3

Drama

In the turbulent years of the Great Depression an orphaned boy becomes a pawn in a bitter family feud as two aunts - snooty Anglophile Vanessa, and working-class Lila battle for his custody. Newly returned from a world tour, wealthy socialite Vanessa lavishes the boy with gifts, limousine rides, and affection; but the dowdy Lila is determined to fight her sister's custody claims in court.

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Details
Years
1983
Release date
1983-09-22
Language
English
Runtime
108 min
TMDB rating
6.3/10 (13 votes)

Themes

  • sydney, australia
  • based on novel or book
  • aunt nephew relationship
  • 1920s

Awards & recognition

  • AACTA Award — Best Film · 1983
  • AACTA Award — Best Direction · 1983
  • AACTA Award — Best Cinematography · 1983
  • AACTA Award — Best Actor in a Supporting Role · 1983
  • AACTA Award — Best Costume Design · 1983
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  • AACTA Award — Best Adapted Screenplay · 1983
  • AACTA Award — Best Production Design · 1983
  • AACTA Award — Best Actress in a Leading Role · 1983
  • National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
  • AACTA Award — Best Direction · 1983 · nominated
  • AACTA Award — Best Sound · 1983 · nominated
  • AACTA Award — Best Cinematography · 1983 · nominated
  • AACTA Award — Best Adapted Screenplay · 1983 · nominated
  • AACTA Award — Best Actress in a Leading Role · 1983 · nominated
  • AACTA Award — Best Actor in a Supporting Role · 1983 · nominated
  • AACTA Award — Best Editing · 1983 · nominated
  • AACTA Award — Best Costume Design · 1983 · nominated
  • AACTA Award — Best Original Music Score · 1983 · nominated
  • AACTA Award — Best Film · 1983 · nominated
  • AACTA Award — Best Production Design · 1983 · nominated
  • AACTA Award — Best Actress in a Supporting Role · 1983 · nominated
  • AACTA Award — Best Actor in a Leading Role · 1983 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Carl Schultz