Mr. Reliable (1996)

11/22/1996 (AU) • 1h 52m

Comedy, Crime

An unbelievable true story about a home-style siege and a BBQ between friends.

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Colin Friels

Wally Mellish

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


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

sydney, australia

siege

ex-con

woman director

media frenzy

1960s

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