CinemaOSMovie · 1996 · 1h 52m · R

Mr. Reliable

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

66%(7)IMDbComedyCrime

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.

Directed byNadia Tass

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 52m
Language
EN
Released
November 22, 1996
Studios
PolyGram Filmed EntertainmentAustralian Film Finance CorporationHayes McElroy

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Mr Reliable Trailer (VHS Capture)

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Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
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

Reverend Clive Paton

Kenneth Radley

Kenneth Radley

Mr. Morgan

Graham Rouse

Graham Rouse

Fred

Creative team
Directed by
Nadia Tass
Nadia Tass
Written by
Terry Hayes
Terry Hayes
Don Catchlove
Produced by
Jim McElroy
Terry Hayes
Terry Hayes

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