Movie·1996·1h 52m
Mr. Reliable
An unbelievable true story about a home-style siege and a BBQ between friends.
Directed By
Nadia Tass
Country
Australia
Language
English
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// overview
The Story
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.
Written By
Don Catchlove
Producer
Terry Hayes, Jim McElroy
Cinematography
David Parker
Music
Philip Judd
Editor
Peter Carrodus
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
7 votes
Where to watch
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// cast
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
Elaine Cusick
Mrs. McIntyre
Jonathan Hardy
Reverend McIntyre
Errol O'Neill
Mr. Wilson
Susie Porter
Fay
Andrew Buchanan
Young Constable
Terry Annesley
Wrecking Yard Owner
Anthony Simcoe
Skinny Cop
John Batchelor
Chubby Cop
// crew
Crew
Nadia Tass
Director
Terry Hayes
Writer, Producer
Don Catchlove
Writer
Philip Judd
Original Music Composer
Peter Carrodus
Editor
David Parker
Director of Photography
Jim McElroy
Producer
Michael Hamlyn
Producer
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