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Mr. Reliable (1996)
Director: Nadia Tass
Cast: Colin Friels, Jacqueline McKenzie, Paul Sonkkila, Frank Gallacher
Runtime112 min
Rating15
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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.
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Mr. Reliable is a critically acclaimed 1996 Australian comedy-crime film directed by Nadia Tass. Despite its small scale, the film has been praised for its sharp humor and compelling examination of the media circus surrounding a hostage situation. While not widely known, the film has developed a devoted cult following over the years.
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Fans of quirky Australian comedies and films that blend crime and social commentary will find much to enjoy in Mr. Reliable, Nadia Tass's 1996 film that features standout performances from Colin Friels and Jacqueline McKenzie.
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Mr. Reliable is a 1996 film directed by Nadia Tass based on the true story of the Wally Mellish siege, starring Colin Friels and Jacqueline McKenzie. It is the second film to be inspired by Mellish's story, after 1993's Shotgun Wedding.
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