Mr. Reliable

Year: 1996

Runtime: 112 mins

Language: English

Director: Nadia Tass

ComedyCrime

Based on a true 1960s Australian incident, ex‑convict Wally Mellish seeks a quiet life with his partner Beryl and their child. A visit from two police officers spirals into a siege, with armed officers surrounding their home under the mistaken belief that Wally holds hostages. The standoff turns into a media circus, unintentionally making Wally a symbol for the anti‑war movement, even as friends share a backyard BBQ.

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