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Scobie Malone (DVD) (*)

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Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )

Product Origin/Format:
Australia ( PAL/NTSC/Region 0 )

Running Time:
98 min

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (1.85:1)

Special Features:
Interactive Menu
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 1975 and produced in:
Australia ( Australia, New Zealand )

Directed By:
Terry Ohlsson

Written By:
Jon Cleary
Casey Robinson

Actors:
Jack Thompson ..... Scobie Malone
Judy Morris ..... Helga Brand
Shane Porteous ..... Constable Clements
Jacqueline Kott ..... Norma Helidon
James Condon ..... Walter Helidon
Joe Martin ..... Jack Savanna
Cul Cullen ..... Captain Bixby
Noel Ferrier ..... Mr. Sin
Walter Sullivan ..... Police Inspector
Max Meldrum ..... Scientific Officer
Ken Goodlet ..... Premier
Joe James ..... Attorney General
Victoria Anoux
Kevin Manser
Zoe Salmon
Anna Simone Scott

Synopsis:

Adapted from John Cleary's series of Aussie detective novels, Scobie Malone (also known as Helga's Web and Murder at the Opera House)is a 70s 'ozploitation' murder mystery with a sexy wink to the crime genre. Sydney homicide detective Sergeant Scobie Malone (Jack Thompson) and Constable Clements (Shane Porteous) investigate the murder of Helga Brand (Judy Morris), a high class prostitute who was also a mistress of the Minister for Culture (James Condon). Digging around for clues Malone discovers Helga's association with some shady characters and her propensity for blackmail - including the minister, his wife Norma (Jacqueline Knott) and crime boss, Mr Sin (Noel Ferrier). As the web of deceit surrounding the murder grows, including certain members of the police force, Malone is tasked with uncovering the true nature of the crime and using his particular expertise to bring the perpetrators to justice. A unique blend of detective story and erotic thriller, mixed with laconic Aussie charm and 1970s sensibilities, Scobie Malone is presented in a brand new widescreen transfer.

Sydney homicide detective Sergeant Scobie Malone (Jack Thompson) and his offsider (Shane Porteous) investigate the murder of Helga (Judy Morris), whose corpse is found in the basement of the Sydney Opera House. Malone had met Helga previously and discovers she was a high class prostitute who was also a mistress of the Minister for Culture (James Workman) and involved with film director Jack Savannah (Joe Martin). In flashback it is shown that Helga was blackmailing the minister and his wife (Jacqueline Knott), along with a crime boss, Mr Sin (Noel Ferrier).

Scobie Malone is a 1975 Australian film based on the novel Helga's Web by Jon Cleary about detective Scobie Malone (Thompson). The film is also known as Helga's Web and Murder at the Opera House.

This product was added to our catalog on Saturday 24 May, 2014.

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