Mr. Reliable

It tells the true story of Wally Mellish, an ex-convict in 1960s Australia. Just released from prison, all he wants to do is live a quiet life with his girlfriend Beryl. A misunderstanding, quickly gets out of control, when two police officers pay him a visit, resulting in Wally, Beryl and her child being trapped in their house. Surrounded by armed police, the community is 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.

• Colin Friels as Wally Mellish
• Jacqueline McKenzie as Beryl Muddle
• Ken Radley as Mr. Morgan
• Graham Rouse as Fred
• Jonathan Hardy as Reverend McIntyre
• Elaine Cusick as Mrs. McIntyre
• Frank Gallacher as Ferguson
• Paul Sonkkila as Norm Allan
• Susie Porter as Fay
• Gerry Skilton as Reggie Muddle

Terry Hayes was attached to produce the film. He showed a script to Nadia Tass, who liked the story and the characters but wanted it rewritten. Hayes made the changes and Tass came on board to direct.[3] Also released as My Entire Life.

The film opened in the UK on 22 November 1996. It opened in Australia on 30 January 1997 on 64 screens and grossed $139,939 in its opening week, placing 14th at the Australian box office.[4] It went on to gross $266,329 in Australia.[1]

• Mr. Reliable at IMDb
• Mr Reliable at Oz Movies