Mr. Reliable
An unbelievable true story about a home-style siege and a BBQ between friends.
1996 · 1h 52m · R
Comedy, Crime
Directed by
Nadia Tass
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Mr. Reliable
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 and cast
- Nadia Tass Director
- Colin Friels as Wally Mellish
- Jacqueline McKenzie as Beryl Muddle
- Paul Sonkkila as Commissioner Normal Allen
- Frank Gallacher as Don Ferguson
- Lisa Hensley as Penny Wilberforce
- Aaron Blabey as Bruce Morrison
- Geoff Morrell as Sergeant Campbell
- Neil Fitzpatrick as Reverend Clive Paton
- Kenneth Radley as Mr. Morgan
- Graham Rouse as Fred
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