Mr. Reliable(1996)
An unbelievable true story about a home-style siege and a BBQ between friends.
Mr. Reliable 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.
Mr. Reliable (1996) is a comedy and crime film directed by Nadia Tass, released on November 22, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 52m. It stars Colin Friels, Jacqueline McKenzie, Paul Sonkkila and Frank Gallacher. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Nadia Tass
- Writers:
- Terry Hayes, Don Catchlove
- Producers:
- Jim McElroy, Terry Hayes, Michael Hamlyn
- Cinematographer:
- David Parker
- Composer:
- Philip Judd
- Production:
- PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Australian Film Finance Corporation, Hayes McElroy, Specific Films
- Status:
- Released
Mr. Reliable (1996) Trailer
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Mr. Reliable Cast & Crew
Main 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
Aaron Blabey
as Bruce Morrison
Geoff Morrell
as Sergeant Campbell
- Neil Fitzpatrick
Neil Fitzpatrick
as Reverend Clive Paton
Kenneth Radley
as Mr. Morgan
Graham Rouse
as Fred
- Elaine Cusick
Elaine Cusick
as Mrs. McIntyre
Jonathan Hardy
as Reverend McIntyre
Key crew
Directed by Nadia Tass, written by Terry Hayes and Don Catchlove, produced by Jim McElroy, Terry Hayes and Michael Hamlyn.
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Mr. Reliable Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 7 ratings.
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Mr. Reliable – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Mr. Reliable online?
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Mr. Reliable (1996) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Foxtel Now and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Mr. Reliable?
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The main cast of Mr. Reliable (1996) includes Colin Friels, Jacqueline McKenzie, Paul Sonkkila, Frank Gallacher and Lisa Hensley. The film was directed by Nadia Tass. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Mr. Reliable released?
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Mr. Reliable was released on November 22, 1996 and runs for 1h 52m.
Is Mr. Reliable worth watching?
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Mr. Reliable (1996) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Mr. Reliable?
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