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Mr. Reliable: A True Story

Play trailer Mr. Reliable: A True Story R,  1996,  1h 52m,  Comedy/ Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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A well-meaning ex-con accidentally becomes a cause célèbre for the dispossessed youth of Australia. Wally Mellish (Colin Friels) and his girlfriend, Beryl (Jacqueline McKenzie), are raising her son when the former jailbird engages in petty theft. Wally and Beryl's home is quickly besieged by Sydney police. A misunderstanding ensues, and soon police think they're dealing with a hostage situation. The press jumps on the story, and the nation's youth begins to see themselves in Wally's plight.

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Hermione S Jan 31, 2018 Colin Friels is an ex-con gone straight who hooks up with Jacqueline McKenzie, who moves into his house with her young son. Friels is involved with a minor theft that attracts the cops to his house. Not wanting to go back to jail, Friels brandishes a shotgun, and soon his house is surrounded by cops who mistakenly believe he is holding McKenzie hostage. The stand-off becomes a media circus that attracts the press and hordes of the public. An amiable Australian comedy that's based on a true story. Friels and McKenzie (best known for her role in "Romper Stomper") and both very appealing and carry the film, which could really stand to be about a half hour shorter. See more
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Cast & Crew

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Nadia Tass

Director

Colin Friels

Wally Mellish

Jacqueline McKenzie

Beryl Muddle

Paul Sonkkila

Allan

Frank Gallacher

Ferguson

Barry Otto

The Premier

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Movie Info

Synopsis A well-meaning ex-con accidentally becomes a cause célèbre for the dispossessed youth of Australia. Wally Mellish (Colin Friels) and his girlfriend, Beryl (Jacqueline McKenzie), are raising her son when the former jailbird engages in petty theft. Wally and Beryl's home is quickly besieged by Sydney police. A misunderstanding ensues, and soon police think they're dealing with a hostage situation. The press jumps on the story, and the nation's youth begins to see themselves in Wally's plight.
Director
Nadia Tass
Producer
Jim McElroy, Terry Hayes, Michael Hamlyn
Production Co
Specific Films
Rating
R
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 52m
Sound Mix
Surround
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