Actress: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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Preview Image Wendy Hughes
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Birth Name: Wendy Hughes

Birth Date: 1952-07-29

Birth Place: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Details

Alternate Names: Wendy Hughs

Physical Characteristics: N/A

Career

First Appearances:

  • Jock Petersen (1974) as Dr. Patricia Kent

Most Important Roles:

  • Wild Orchid II: Two Shades of Blue (1991) as Elle
  • Sidecar Racers (1975) as Lynn Carson
  • The Man Who Sued God (2001) as Jules Myers
  • Princess Caraboo (1994) as Mrs. Worrall
  • My Brilliant Career (1979) as Aunt Helen
  • Duet for Four (1982) as Barbara Dunstan
  • Hoodwink (1981) as
  • The Heist (1989) as Sheila
  • Newsfront (1978) as Amy Mackenzie
  • Jock Petersen (1974) as Dr. Patricia Kent

Career Highlights:

  • Wild Orchid II: Two Shades of Blue (1991)
  • Sidecar Racers (1975)
  • The Man Who Sued God (2001)
  • Princess Caraboo (1994)
  • My Brilliant Career (1979)
  • Duet for Four (1982)
  • Hoodwink (1981)
  • The Heist (1989)
  • Newsfront (1978)
  • Jock Petersen (1974)

Awards

Awards:

  • Nominated for 1 AFI Award - Best Actress in a Lead Role (1988)
  • Nominated for 1 AFI Award - Best Actress in a Lead Role (1987)
  • Nominated for 1 AFI Award - Best Actress in a Lead Role (1984)
  • Won AFI Award - Best Actress in a Lead Role (1983)
  • Nominated for 1 AFI Award - Best Actress in a Lead Role (1982)
  • Nominated for 1 CableACE - Actress in a Dramatic Series (1995)
  • Won Logie - Best Supporting Actress (1984)
  • Won Logie - Best Sustained Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role (1977)

Full Biography

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 role was in Lonely Hearts, played in 1982 (this film was the beginning of a long collaboration with director Paul Cox). In her later career she acted in Happy New Year along with stars Peter Falk and Charles Durning. In 1993 she played Dr. Carol Blythe, M. E. in Homicide: Life on the Street. In the late 1990s, she starred in State Coroner and Paradise Road.

Wendy Hughes


About the Movie: A Dangerous Summer (1982)

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Release Year: 1982

Nation: United States

Alternative Title: Bushfire, Um Verão Perigoso, Verano peligroso, Liekehtivä helvetti, Brennpunkt Australia, Flash Fire, Ein explosiver Sommer, Project Fireball

Director: Quentin Masters

Writer: David Ambrose, Jim McElroy, Kit Denton, Quentin Masters

Production & Genre

Producer(s): Producer: Jim McElroy

Companies: Filmco

Genre: Drama, Thriller

Keywords

Story

A Dangerous Summer (1982) follows Howard, a passionate architect who is deeply invested in his plans to build an elaborate resort in Australia's Blue Mountains. He becomes so engrossed in his work that he fails to notice signs of foul play from his business partner. However, when a brush fire destroys the resort, the truth starts unraveling. An insurance investigator arrives, and Howard's partner deals with him drastically. By the time George Engels, Lloyds of London's senior investigator, steps in, Howard is eager to rectify the situation.

Summary

A Dangerous Summer, directed by Quentin Masters, is a suspenseful drama-thriller set in Australia's Blue Mountains. The film explores themes of obsession, trust, and the dangers of ignoring warning signs in pursuit of a dream. Tom Skerritt stars as Howard, an architect consumed by his work, while James Mason delivers one of his last roles as George Engels, the Lloyds of London investigator who ultimately uncovers the truth behind the destroyed resort.