Malcolm (1986)

User Rating:

6.9/10   

Director:

Nadia Tass

Writer:

David Parker (writer)

Release Date:

18 September 1986 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Crime

Tagline:

A comedy of hopes and schemes.

Plot:

Malcolm is a chronically shy mechanical genius who has just been fired for building his own tram. He gets Frank...

Plot Keywords:

Mechanical | Tram | Inventor | Model Railroad | Cockatoo

Awards:

8 wins

Cast

Colin Friels	...	Malcolm Hughes
Lindy Davies	...	Judith
Chris Haywood	...	Willy
John Hargreaves	...	Frank Baker
Charles 'Bud' Tingwell	...	Tramways supervisor
Beverley Phillips	...	Mrs. T
Judith Stratford	...	Jenny
Heather Mitchell	...	Barmaid
Tony Mahood	...	Tram Conductor
David Letch	...	Restaurant Hoon #2
Mike Bishop	...	Armed Guard
David Johnston	...	TV Announcer
Katerina Tassopoulos	...	Jenny's Mother
Ian McFadyen	...	Model Shop Salesman
Ian Shrives	...	Split Car Cop #1

Runtime:

90 min

Country:

Australia

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

Iceland:L | UK:12 (re-rating) (2009) | UK:12 (re-rating) | Australia:PG | Sweden:7 | UK:15 | USA:PG-13 | Norway:12

Filming Locations:

Elm Street, Flemington, Victoria, Australia

Company:

Cascade Films

Trivia:

In the late 1990s, a man bought a furnished house (which also contained a lot of junk) in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. To His surprise, the garage contained the yellow getaway car from this movie. The car had not been seen since the film wrapped.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in C.H.U.D. II - Bud the Chud (1989)

Isn't that me?

I have to say it is a good few years since I saw this film, but it has a place in my heart. As a shy person in my teenage years, I had a small affinity with Malcolm. He was so shy that he crossed the road near the beginning to avoid some kids. Not your average film lead. Some of the gadgets and vehicles were clever, and well implemented into the film. This film could not work anywhere else in the world. The sense of humour is typically Australian, and definitely adds to the film. If you ever get the chance to catch this film, do so. The music by the Penguin Cafe Orchestra also gives the film something extra.