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Malcolm (1986) (Blu-Ray) (*)

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Screened, competed or awarded at:
Australian Film Institute

Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )
English ( DTS-HD Master Audio )
English ( Mono )
English ( Subtitles )

Product Origin/Format:
Australia ( Blu-Ray/Region A/B/C )

Running Time:
86 min

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (1.85:1)

Special Features:
Cast/Crew Interview(s)
Commentary
Featurette
Interactive Menu
Scene Access
Trailer(s)

Movie filmed in 1986 and produced in:
Australia ( Australia, New Zealand )

Directed By:
Nadia Tass

Written By:
David Parker

Actors:
Colin Friels ..... Malcolm Hughes
Lindy Davies ..... Judith
Chris Haywood ..... Willy
John Hargreaves ..... Frank Baker
Charles 'Bud' Tingwell ..... Tramways supervisor
Beverley Phillips ..... Mrs. T
Judith Stratford ..... Jenny
Heather Mitchell ..... Barmaid
Tony Mahood ..... Tram Conductor
David L. Lander ..... Restaurant Hoon #1
David Letch ..... Restaurant Hoon #2
Mike Bishop ..... Armed Guard
David Johnston ..... TV Announcer
Katerina Tassopoulos ..... Jenny's Mother
Ian McFadyen ..... Model Shop Salesman

Synopsis:

In this hilarious, award-winning comedy, Malcolm (Colin Friels) is an innocent, naive mechanical genius with a distinct gap where sexual and social awareness normally reside. He first gets into trouble when he builds his version of a streetcar and then takes it on a joyride through Melbourne -- a definite no-no. That exploit costs him his job as a maintenance man for the streetcar company. Out of work, Malcolm is forced to take in two boarders who are actually a con man and his female companion. The con artist is intrigued by all of Malcolm's mechanical inventions, and cash registers are clicking at the back of his mind. It does not take him long to convince Malcolm to join them in robbing a bank -- which turns out to be even more adventurous than the streetcar ride through Melbourne. Director Nadia Tass and her husband, co-producer, scripter and cinematographer David Parker followed up with an enjoyable and funny Rikky and Pete.

This charming comedy is the story of slow-witted Malcolm (Colin Friels) a young man with a genius for mechanical devices.
When Malcolm loses his job as a conductor for building his own tram - he meets Frank (John Hargreaves) a man with a shady past who moves in to help Malcolm pay the bills. Cue Malcolm's unusual entry into a life of crime.
Assisted by Frank, and the remote control tinker toys he once used to pick up milk from the corner shop, Malcolm lays his plans to pull off the heist of the century....
Accompanied by an infectious music score, you can again witness the magical combination invention and true originality that saw Malcolm win 8 AFI Awards, including Best Film, in 1986.

Malcolm is a chronically shy mechanical genius who has just been fired for building his own tram. He gets Frank, who has just been released from jail, moves in to help pay the bills. Malcolm, with Franks help, turns to a life of crime.

This product was added to our catalog on Thursday 20 April, 2023.