

Information
Release DateNovember 22, 1996
Runtime1h 52m
StatusReleased
ProductionPolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Australian Film Finance Corporation + 2 more
LanguagesEnglish
6.2
5 votesPopularity1
Mr. Reliable
"An unbelievable true story about a home-style siege and a BBQ between friends."
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.
Cast & Crew
Director

Featured Cast

Colin Friels
Wally Mellish

Jacqueline McKenzie
Beryl Muddle

Paul Sonkkila
Commissioner Normal Allen

Frank Gallacher
Don Ferguson

Lisa Hensley
Penny Wilberforce