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Malcolm

  • 1986
  • PG-13
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
3.2K
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Malcolm (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, to move in to help pay the bills. Malcolm, with Frank's help, turns to a life of crime.
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A socially-awkward but mechanically-gifted man becomes involved in a quirky, unconventional crime.A socially-awkward but mechanically-gifted man becomes involved in a quirky, unconventional crime.A socially-awkward but mechanically-gifted man becomes involved in a quirky, unconventional crime.

  • Director
    • Nadia Tass
  • Writer
    • David Parker
  • Stars
    • Colin Friels
    • John Hargreaves
    • Lindy Davies
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    3.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Nadia Tass
    • Writer
      • David Parker
    • Stars
      • Colin Friels
      • John Hargreaves
      • Lindy Davies
    • 35User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 9 wins total

    Videos1

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    Photos18

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    Top Cast32

    Colin Friels
    Colin Friels
    • Malcolm Hughes
    John Hargreaves
    John Hargreaves
    • Frank Baker
    Lindy Davies
    • Judith
    Chris Haywood
    Chris Haywood
    • Willy
    Charles 'Bud' Tingwell
    Charles 'Bud' Tingwell
    • Tramways Supervisor
    Beverley Phillips
    • Mrs. T
    Judith Stratford
    • Jenny
    Heather Mitchell
    Heather Mitchell
    • Barmaid
    Tony Mahood
    • Tram Conductor
    David Letch
    David Letch
    • Restaurant Hoon #2
    Mike Bishop
    • Armed Guard
    David Johnston
    • TV Announcer
    Katerina Tassopoulos
    • Jenny's Mother
    Ian McFadyen
    • Model Shop Salesman
    • (as Ian McFayden)
    Ian Shrives
    • Split Car Cop #1
    David Wm Gray
    • Split Car Cop #2
    • (as David Gray)
    Roy Edmunds
    • Highway Patrol Cop #1
    • (as Roy Edmonds)
    Johnny Raaen
    • Highway Patrol Cop #2
    • Director
      • Nadia Tass
    • Writer
      • David Parker
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews35

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    Reviewers say 'Malcolm' Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum. Curabitur pretium tincidunt lacus.

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    Sci-Fi

    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      David Parker tells a story of clearing out a production office, coming across a pile of scripts forwarded on from Hollywood agents following the success of "Malcolm". On the front page of one of the rejected scripts, Nadia Tass had written across the front page "We've already done this. Pass." The script was titled "Forrest Gump".
    • Goofs
      When the car splits in half, the stunt drivers' faces are visibly very unlike the characters'; one has a visible mustache.
    • Quotes
      • Malcolm Hughes: Hands up, you arseholes! Nobody move!
    • Crazy credits
      The character of 'Malcolm' was inspired by JOHN TASSOPOULOS. All other characters and events depicted in this motion picture are entirely fictional...
    • Connections
      Featured in The Big Steal (1990)
    • Soundtracks
      Music for a Found Harmonium
      (uncredited)
      Music by Simon Jeffes
      Performed by Penguin Cafe Orchestra

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    FAQ1

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    Details

    • Release date
      • November 5, 1986 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Australia
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • El laberinto de Malcolm
    • Filming locations
      • Leinster Arms Hotel, 66 Gold Street, Collingwood, Melbourne, Australia(Pub which Frank frequents)
    • Production companies
      • Cascade Films
      • Film Victoria
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    Box office

    • Gross worldwide
      • $633
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 25m(85 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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