Mr. Reliable
"An unbelievable true story about a home-style siege and a BBQ between friends."
Originally released in 1996. Mr. Reliable is a comedy/crime film. directed by Nadia Tass.
Starring Colin Friels, Jacqueline McKenzie, and Paul Sonkkila
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 22, 1996
29 years ago
Runtime
1h 52m
112 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (6 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Australia
Production
Director
Top Cast
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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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
- Australian Film Finance Corporation
- Hayes McElroy
- Specific Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mr. Reliable about?
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 misunderstandi...
Who directed Mr. Reliable?
Mr. Reliable was directed by Nadia Tass.
How long is Mr. Reliable?
Mr. Reliable has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
When was Mr. Reliable released?
Mr. Reliable was released on November 22, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Mr. Reliable?
The main cast of Mr. Reliable includes Colin Friels, Jacqueline McKenzie, Paul Sonkkila, Frank Gallacher, Lisa Hensley.