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If You Could See What I Hear

  • 1982
  • PG
  • 1h 43m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
991
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Marc Singer and Sarah Torgov in If You Could See What I Hear (1982)
A light comedy/love story based on the life of blind musician Tom Sullivan.
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A light comedy/love story based on the life of blind musician Tom Sullivan.A light comedy/love story based on the life of blind musician Tom Sullivan.A light comedy/love story based on the life of blind musician Tom Sullivan.

  • Director
    • Eric Till
  • Writers
    • Stuart Gillard
    • Tom Sullivan
    • Derek Gill
  • Stars
    • Marc Singer
    • R.H. Thomson
    • Sarah Torgov
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    991
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Eric Till
    • Writers
      • Stuart Gillard
      • Tom Sullivan
      • Derek Gill
    • Stars
      • Marc Singer
      • R.H. Thomson
      • Sarah Torgov
    • 30User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

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    Marc Singer
    Marc Singer
    • Tom Sullivan
    R.H. Thomson
    R.H. Thomson
    • Will Sly
    Sarah Torgov
    • Patti Steffen
    Shari Belafonte
    Shari Belafonte
    • Heather Johnson
    • (as Shari Belafonte Harper)
    Douglas Campbell
    • Porky Sullivan
    Helen Burns
    Helen Burns
    • Mrs. Ruxton
    Harvey Atkin
    Harvey Atkin
    • Bert
    Barbara Gordon
    • Molly
    Sharon Lewis
    • Helga
    Lynda Mason Green
    • Sharon
    Tony Van Bridge
    • Dr. Roger Wells
    Jack Creley
    Jack Creley
    • Dean Franklin
    David Gardner
    • Jack Steffen
    Gary Reineke
    Gary Reineke
    • Phil Lucas
    Bob Warner
    • Sergeant
    Jefferson Mappin
    Jefferson Mappin
    • Crewman
    Nonnie Griffin
    Nonnie Griffin
    • Mrs. Steffen
    Adrienne Pocock
    • Blythe Steffen
    • Director
      • Eric Till
    • Writers
      • Stuart Gillard
      • Tom Sullivan
      • Derek Gill
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Lisa-LAM

    This movie was great! One to watch again and again!

    I also saw this on cable in 1983 and can't believe it is not currently available on DVD or video. It is a fun movie with alot of laughs, and at the same time a "heartwarming", feel-good movie. Very memorable from my teen years, but it is timeless in its comedy. Marc Singer plays the blind real-life Tom Sullivan. I remember one scene in particular that was hilarious: Tom (Marc Singer) was the most sober (and blind, too) of the group after they had been out all night drinking, he is behind the wheel and gets pulled over by a police officer. I have to see this movie again! What can we do to get it to be released on DVD/video???
    LightbyGrace

    A Favorite!

    I am also one who watched this movie multiple times when it ran on cable in the 80's...It is one of my favorites. I have never understood why it was skewered by critics. In one of my Video Guides it was actually given a turkey (meaning that they thought it was so bad that it didn't even deserve a rating using the star system!).

    I have the book that the movie was based on. But I actually enjoy the movie more. Marc Singer is wonderful as Tom Sullivan...All of the actors were good in this film, the story is uplifting and I still enjoy watching it. For those looking for it on video...check out Ebay and half.com :) :)

    LightByGrace
    7budchadmusic

    Happy memory movie

    This is one of those happy little Saturday afternoon kind of movies. It's romantic, funny and charming. Marc Singer is very entertaining as Tom Sullivan, a slightly oversexed musician with the innocence of a child learning life lessons in a most entertaining way.

    I really wish I could find this on any format- The scene where the girl rubs Tom (Marc's) chest and he makes his teeth chatter is hysterical. The scene where he and Shari Belafonte are playing Beethoven's Pastoral Symp. is FANTASTIC - even to find a copy of just that or a soundtrack would be awesome. It's just a pleasant little movie.

    If anyone has any access to this movie, I would be glad to compensate you for a copy. It has MANY happy memories for me.
    TerrierMom

    Feel good movie

    I was 14 or 15 when this movie came out, and I fell in love with it, and with Marc Singer. I watched it, like so many others, many times on cable in the mid to late '80s. For those looking for the movie, keep an eye out for it, it is occasionally shown on some cable networks. Every few months or so, IIRC. I'm not exactly sure which network, but I believe I've seen it on AMC, Starz:Love Stories and possibly the W-e Network. People with TIVO might have luck putting it on a wish list. I found it by going to Zap 2 it's website and searching there by title. It takes some patience and time, but it is possible to find a showing which could then be taped or TIVO-ed. I too wish for a DVD release of this movie.
    10kstock8

    I have searched and searched

    I saw this movie ages ago and I would love to see it again to find out if it was as good as I truly remember. I loved the scene with the socks (trying not to spoil) and I think I fell in love with Shari Bellafonte when I saw this. This is the last movie that Marc singer did before Beastmaster that I saw which is the last movie of his I liked.

    I am on board for getting this released on DVD. If anyone has an idea how let me know. thanks

    Tagline: The true story of a born winner!

    Plot Outline: A light comedy/love story based on the life of blind musician Tom Sullivan.

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      As stated in the end credits, the little girl Sullivan saved from drowning was not his girlfriend's little sister, as portrayed in the film, but actually his own daughter.
    • Goofs
      During the skydiving incident, Tom's friend takes off in a jeep on natural ground, but we hear the tires squeal as though he's on pavement.
    • Quotes

      Policeman: [incredulously] Your friend is blind?

      Will Sly: More or less, yeah.

      Policeman: Then why the hell is he driving?

      Will Sly: 'Cause he's the only one who's sober!

      [Tom does a backflip over the car]

      Will Sly: See?

    • Connections
      Featured in Sneak Previews: If You Could See What I Hear/Gaijin/Swamp Thing/Death Wish II (1982)
    • Soundtracks
      If You Could See What I Hear
      Written by Michael Lloyd, Howard Greenfield & Tom Sullivan

      Performed by Tom Sullivan

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 7, 1982 (Japan)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ein Stern in meiner dunklen Nacht
    • Filming locations
      • Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Cypress Grove
      • Shelter Films
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    • Budget
      • CA$5,600,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $8,693,512
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $2,408,000
      • Apr 25, 1982
    • Gross worldwide
      • $8,693,512
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 43m(103 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby

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