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Mr. Reliable

Mr. Reliable

Mr. Reliable

Mr. Reliable

An unbelievable true story about a home-style siege and a BBQ between friends.

1996•1h 52m•

★6.6(7 ratings)

ComedyCrime

Overview

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

Writers

Terry Hayes, Don Catchlove

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Main Cast

Colin Friels

Colin Friels

Wally Mellish

Jacqueline McKenzie

Jacqueline McKenzie

Beryl Muddle

Paul Sonkkila

Paul Sonkkila

Commissioner Normal Allen

Frank Gallacher

Frank Gallacher

Don Ferguson

Lisa Hensley

Lisa Hensley

Penny Wilberforce

Aaron Blabey

Aaron Blabey

Bruce Morrison

Geoff Morrell

Geoff Morrell

Sergeant Campbell

Neil Fitzpatrick

Neil Fitzpatrick

Reverend Clive Paton

Kenneth Radley

Kenneth Radley

Mr. Morgan

Graham Rouse

Graham Rouse

Fred

Elaine Cusick

Elaine Cusick

Mrs. McIntyre

Jonathan Hardy

Jonathan Hardy

Reverend McIntyre

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Nadia Tass
Continuity: Jo Weeks

Writing

Writer: Terry Hayes
Writer: Don Catchlove

Production

Producer: Michael Hamlyn
Line Producer: Dennis Kiely
Producer: Terry Hayes
Producer: Jim McElroy
Production Coordinator: Debbie Atkins
Unit Manager: Graham Ellery

Music & Sound

Original Music Composer: Philip Judd
Sound Mixer: Paul Pirola
Sound Effects Editor: Gareth Vanderhope
Sound Editor: Lisa Bate
Sound Editor: Martin Bayley
Music Supervisor: Chris Gough

Cinematography

Assistant Grip: Leith Klaffer
Still Photographer: Jasin Boland
Focus Puller: Damian Wyvill
Additional Grip: George Caramalis
Clapper Loader: Margie McClymont
Grip: Jason Parry

Editing

Editor: Peter Carrodus

Art Direction

Art Direction: Philip Drake
Construction Manager: John Pickering
Production Design: Jon Dowding
Set Decoration: Lisa Thompson

Costume & Make-Up

Key Makeup Artist: Margaret Stevenson
Costume Supervisor: Christelle Coroneos
Key Hair Stylist: Sash Lamey
Costume Designer: Tess Schofield

Visual Effects

Visual Effects: Paul Cross

Keywords

sydney, australiasiegeex-conwoman directormedia frenzy1960s

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Did You Know?

#1

The film's tagline is: "An unbelievable true story about a home-style siege and a BBQ between friends."

#2

The runtime is 112 minutes (1h 52m).

#3

The film was directed by Nadia Tass.

#4

The screenplay was written by Terry Hayes and Don Catchlove.

#5

The score was composed by Philip Judd.

#6

Cinematography was handled by David Parker.

#7

This title is listed on IMDb as tt0117101.

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Rating

6.6/10

Good

7 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

Mr. Reliable

Status:

Released

Age Rating:

R

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

Australia

Production Companies:

PolyGram Filmed Entertainment

PolyGram Filmed Entertainment

Australian Film Finance Corporation

Australian Film Finance Corporation

Hayes McElroy

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