The Custodian(1994)
He lies, he cheats, he bends the rules, he's the last of the honest cops, he is The Custodian
The Custodian Synopsis
Detective James Quinlan has left his alcoholic wife, sprouting a bloom of insecurity, anger and self-motivation within him to expose the corrupt police force that surrounds him. He abandons his straight life to join his partner Detective Church in order to get on the inside of the circle of double-agents. He secretly sides with a reporter and an Internal Affairs lawyer to expose them to the press.
The Custodian (1994) is a drama and crime film directed by John Dingwall, released on March 17, 1994 with a runtime of 1h 49m. It stars Anthony LaPaglia, Hugo Weaving, Barry Otto and Kelly Dingwall. Viewers rate it 4.5 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- John Dingwall
- Writers:
- John Dingwall
- Producers:
- Adrienne Read
- Production:
- JD Productions, New South Wales Film & Television Office, Australian Film Commission, Australian Film Finance Corporation, Australian Asset Securities Limited
- Status:
- Released
The Custodian (1994) Trailer
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The Custodian Cast & Crew
Main cast
Anthony LaPaglia
as James Quinlan
Hugo Weaving
as Frank Church
Barry Otto
as Brian Ferguson
- Kelly Dingwall
Kelly Dingwall
as Tony Reynolds
Essie Davis
as Jilly
Małgorzata Dobrowolska
as Josie
Bill Hunter
as Managing Director
Skye Wansey
as Claire Ferguson
Joy Smithers
as Helen Quinlan
- Steven Grives
Steven Grives
as Brennan
Bogdan Koca
as Psychologist
Tim McKenzie
as Beetson
Key crew
Directed by John Dingwall, written by John Dingwall, produced by Adrienne Read.
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The Custodian Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.5/10 from 8 ratings.
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The Custodian – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Custodian?
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The main cast of The Custodian (1994) includes Anthony LaPaglia, Hugo Weaving, Barry Otto, Kelly Dingwall and Essie Davis. The film was directed by John Dingwall. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Custodian released?
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The Custodian was released on March 17, 1994 and runs for 1h 49m.
Is The Custodian worth watching?
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The Custodian (1994) holds an average rating of 4.5 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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