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Malcolm

  • 19861986
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 25m
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7.0/10
2.5K
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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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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. Malco... Read allMalcolm 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.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.
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
2.5K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Nadia Tass
  • Writer
    • David Parker(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Colin Friels
    • John Hargreaves
    • Lindy Davies
Top credits
  • Director
    • Nadia Tass
  • Writer
    • David Parker(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Colin Friels
    • John Hargreaves
    • Lindy Davies
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 31User reviews
    • 13Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 9 wins

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    Colin Friels
    Colin Friels
    • Malcolm Hughesas Malcolm Hughes
    John Hargreaves
    John Hargreaves
    • Frank Bakeras Frank Baker
    Lindy Davies
    • Judithas Judith
    Chris Haywood
    Chris Haywood
    • Willyas Willy
    Charles 'Bud' Tingwell
    Charles 'Bud' Tingwell
    • Tramways supervisoras Tramways supervisor
    Beverley Phillips
    • Mrs. Tas Mrs. T
    Judith Stratford
    • Jennyas Jenny
    Heather Mitchell
    Heather Mitchell
    • Barmaidas Barmaid
    Tony Mahood
    • Tram Conductoras Tram Conductor
    David Letch
    David Letch
    • Restaurant Hoon #2as Restaurant Hoon #2
    Mike Bishop
    • Armed Guardas Armed Guard
    David Johnston
    • TV Announceras TV Announcer
    Katerina Tassopoulos
    • Jenny's Motheras Jenny's Mother
    Ian McFadyen
    • Model Shop Salesmanas Model Shop Salesman
    Ian Shrives
    • Split Car Cop #1as Split Car Cop #1
    David Wm Gray
    David Wm Gray
    • Split Car Cop #2as Split Car Cop #2
    • (as David Gray)
    Roy Edmunds
    • Highway Patrol Cop #1as Highway Patrol Cop #1
    Johnny Raaen
    • Highway Patrol Cop #2as Highway Patrol Cop #2
    • Director
      • Nadia Tass
    • Writer
      • David Parker(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
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    • Trivia
      David Parker tells the story of the time when 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".
    • Quotes

      Malcolm Hughes: Are those boxes?

      Frank Baker: Nah, they're pineapples.

    • 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

    User reviews31

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    Top review
    This film IS a must :)
    I love this film,if not for the sheer inventiveness.The locations are great as are the characters,i.e the key role of Malcolm,played with sheer professionalism by Colin Freils.The funniest moments I think,revolve around Malcolm`s gadgets.Malcolm himself is possibly autistic,as I can`t remember if it`s said in the film,but as we know,autistic people make up for their lack of social skills admirably and in Malcolm`s case,his gift is in all things mechanical.The scene that make me burst out laughing the most was the actual robbery where normal everyday bins are used for a purpose their designers could`nt have thought of in a million years!! Also the music used by the Penguin Cafe Orchestra is a work of art,as it appears to be tailor made as the scene ends up looking like a ballet,when the music pauses so does the action.My hat is doffed to the creators of such a heartwarming film,and seeing as Australian humour is very much on a par with British humour,I had no trouble "getting it". Overall,a fantastic film that should be shown every Christmas,as further generation will enjoy it aswell for years to come.I know I will
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    • Oct 16, 2001

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    • Release date
      • November 5, 1986 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Australia
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • El laberinto de Malcolm
    • Filming locations
      • Elm Street, Flemington, Victoria, Australia
    • Production companies
      • Cascade Films
      • Film Victoria
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $544,472
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $7,064
      • Jul 20, 1986
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 25 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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