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Mr. Reliable
“An unbelievable true story about a home-style siege and a BBQ between friends.”
6.6 / 10• 1996• 1h 52m•R• English
ComedyCrime
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Colin Friels
Wally Mellish
Lead
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
NF
Neil Fitzpatrick
Reverend Clive Paton
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Nadia Tass's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Mr. Reliable is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
