Mr. Reliable (1996)
An unbelievable true story about a home-style siege and a BBQ between friends.
All Wally Mellish, an ex-convict in 1960s Australia, wants to do is live a quiet life with his girlfriend Beryl. Unfortunately when two police officers come around to disturb this, a misunderstanding quickly becomes out of control, resulting Wally, Beryl and her child being trapped in their house, surrounded by armed police under the impression that Wally is holding everyone hostage. Events quickly spiral into a media circus as, through the siege, Wally - inadvertently - manages to become a symbol for the anti-war movement.
Director: Nadia Tass
Genre: Comedy, Crime
Runtime: 112 min
Release Date: November 22, 1996
Cast
- Colin Friels - Wally Mellish
- Jacqueline McKenzie - Beryl Muddle
- Paul Sonkkila - Commissioner Normal Allen
- Frank Gallacher - Don Ferguson
- Lisa Hensley - Penny Wilberforce
- Aaron Blabey - Bruce Morrison
- Geoff Morrell - Sergeant Campbell
- Neil Fitzpatrick - Reverend Clive Paton
- Kenneth Radley - Mr. Morgan
- Graham Rouse - Fred
Screenplay
Music: Philip Judd
Cinematography: David Parker
Editing: Peter Carrodus
Production: PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Australian Film Finance Corporation, Hayes McElroy, Specific Films
Country: Australia
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
sydney, australia, siege, ex-con, woman director, media frenzy, 1960s
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mr. Reliable about?
- All Wally Mellish, an ex-convict in 1960s Australia, wants to do is live a quiet life with his girlfriend Beryl. Unfortunately when two police officers come around to disturb this, a misunderstanding quickly becomes out of control, resulting Wally, Beryl and her child being trapped in their house, surrounded by armed police under the impression that Wally is holding everyone hostage. Events quickly spiral into a media circus as, through the siege, Wally - inadvertently - manages to become a symbol for the anti-war movement.
- Who directed Mr. Reliable?
- Mr. Reliable was directed by Nadia Tass.
- Who stars in Mr. Reliable?
- Mr. Reliable stars Colin Friels, Jacqueline McKenzie, Paul Sonkkila, Frank Gallacher, Lisa Hensley, Aaron Blabey.
- How long is Mr. Reliable?
- Mr. Reliable has a runtime of 1h 52m (112 minutes).
- What genre is Mr. Reliable?
- Mr. Reliable is a Comedy, Crime film.
- Where was Mr. Reliable produced?
- Mr. Reliable was produced in Australia.