Malcolm (1986)
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83% of users liked it
(784 ratings)
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… More 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. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi
- Directed By
- Nadia Tass
- Written By
- David Parker
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy
PG-13,
- In Theaters
- Sep 5, 1986 Wide
- Studio
- Lionsgate
Critic Reviews
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S. James Wegg, JWR
How refreshing it is to come across a film that handles the delicate subject of a social misfit who harbours an intellect and imagination that would be the envy of countless 'normal' people.
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Cast
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Colin Friels
as Malcom
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John Hargreaves
as Frank
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Chris Haywood
as Willy
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David Bradshaw
as Warehouse Cop #2
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Roy Edmunds
as Highway Patrol Cop #1
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David Barry Gray
as Split Car Cop #2
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David L. Lander
as Restaurant Hoon #1
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David Letch
as Restaurant Hoon #2
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Heather Mitchell
as Barmaid
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Beverly Phillips
as Mrs. T.
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John Raaen
as Highway Patrol Cop #2
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Judith Stratford
as Jenny
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Katerina Tassopoulos
as Jenny's Mother
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Charles 'Bud' Tingwell
as Tramways supervisor
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Bill Stacey
as Bank Guard #2
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Lindy Davis
as Judith
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Mike Bishop
as Armed Guard
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Rex Callahan
as Milkbar Cop
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Laurie Dobson
as Bank Guard #1
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Tony Mahood
as Tram Conductor
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Don Bridges
as Postman
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Peter Hosking
as Bank Nightwatchman
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John Bishop
as Park Worker
- John Bishop (I)
- Beverley Phillips
- David Johnston
- Ian McFadyen
- Ian Shrives
- Lindy Davies
