Squizzy Taylor (1982)
The Larrikin, The Lover, The Legend!
This Australian crime drama chronicles the life of notorious, keen witted, acid tongued 1920s Melbourne gangster Squizzy Taylor. Wormy and diminutive, yet cunning and determined small-time hoodlum Squizzy Taylor rises to prominence and popularity in Melbourne, Australia in the 1920's. Squizzy romances brash moll Dolly and works for bookie Henry Stokes before branching out on his own while being hounded by the police and courted by the press the whole time.
Director: Kevin James Dobson
Genre: Crime, Drama, History
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date: July 7, 1982
Cast
- David Atkins - Squizzy Taylor
- Jacki Weaver - Dolly
- Alan Cassell - Det. Brophy
- Steve Bisley - Det. Piggott
- Michael Long - Det. Piggott
- Kim Lewis - Ida Pender
- Robert Hughes - Reg Harvey
- Cul Cullen - Henry Stokes
- Peter Hosking - Angus Murray
- Tony Rickards - Dutch
Screenplay
Music: Bruce Smeaton
Editing: David Pulbrook
Country: Australia
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Kevin James Dobson
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Squizzy Taylor about?
- This Australian crime drama chronicles the life of notorious, keen witted, acid tongued 1920s Melbourne gangster Squizzy Taylor. Wormy and diminutive, yet cunning and determined small-time hoodlum Squizzy Taylor rises to prominence and popularity in Melbourne, Australia in the 1920's. Squizzy romances brash moll Dolly and works for bookie Henry Stokes before branching out on his own while being hounded by the police and courted by the press the whole time.
- Who directed Squizzy Taylor?
- Squizzy Taylor was directed by Kevin James Dobson.
- Who stars in Squizzy Taylor?
- Squizzy Taylor stars David Atkins, Jacki Weaver, Alan Cassell, Steve Bisley, Michael Long, Kim Lewis.
- How long is Squizzy Taylor?
- Squizzy Taylor has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is Squizzy Taylor?
- Squizzy Taylor is a Crime, Drama, History film.
- Where was Squizzy Taylor produced?
- Squizzy Taylor was produced in Australia.