Release Date

22 Nov, 1996

Runtime

01:52: (HH:MM)

Synopsis

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

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.

Original Title

Mr. Reliable

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Actors

Colin Friels

Jacqueline McKenzie

Paul Sonkkila

Frank Gallacher

Lisa Hensley

Aaron Blabey

Geoff Morrell

Neil Fitzpatrick

Kenneth Radley

Graham Rouse

Elaine Cusick

Jonathan Hardy

Errol O'Neill

Susie Porter

Andrew Buchanan

Terry Annesley

Anthony Simcoe

John Batchelor

George Shevtsov

Vineta O'Malley

Nathan Doekes

Crew

Leith Klaffer

Jasin Boland

Damian Wyvill

George Caramalis

Margie McClymont

Jason Parry

Warren Grieef

David Williamson

Ian Dewhurst

David Woodward

Terry Hayes

Nadia Tass

Don Catchlove

Philip Judd