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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. Written by Dougal Scott <dwagon@aaii.oz.au>
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life of crime | tram | australian science fiction | female accomplice | title directed by female |Taglines:
The Perfect Crime and the Mind of a Genius See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
AustraliaLanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
5 November 1986 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
El laberinto de Malcolm See more »Edit
Box Office
Opening Weekend USA:
$7,064, 20 July 1986, Limited ReleaseGross USA:
$544,472Company Credits
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Music by Simon Jeffes
Performed by Penguin Cafe Orchestra
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The model tram that Malcolm "built" ran on a motorbike engine, the rest having being put together with spare parts by workers at Preston Workshops in Melbourne, Australia. After the film was completed, the tram was donated to the Tramway Museum Society of Victoria. See more »Crazy Credits
The character of 'Malcolm' was inspired by JOHN TASSOPOULOS. All other characters and events depicted in this motion picture are entirely fictional... See more »Soundtracks
Music for a Found Harmonium(uncredited)
Music by Simon Jeffes
Performed by Penguin Cafe Orchestra
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I had almost forgotten about this movie until I happened upon it while on here. I discovered this movie on TV one night and loved this cute little film. Very funny, charming, creative, touching, great storyline and good acting all around. Unfortunately it appears that it didn't get the publicity and release that it deserved. As others have already said on here, find it if you can, because it is well worth it!!