“A comedy of hopes and schemes.”
Malcolm
6.5
47 votes·1986
·1h 26m
·MovieActionComedyCrime
Overview
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. With Frank's help, Malcolm turns to a life of crime.
Commercial Verdict
Super Hit
Revenue vs Budget3.8x
0x1x2x3x4x5x
Strong box office performer
Keywords
australiageniusremote controlmelbourne, australiaunemploymentwoman director
Cast
Colin Friels
Malcolm Hughes
Lindy Davies
Judith
Chris Haywood
Willy
John Hargreaves
Frank Baker
Beverley Phillips
Mrs. T
Judith Stratford
Jenny
Heather Mitchell
Barmaid
Charles Tingwell
Tramways supervisor
Tony Mahood
Tram Conductor
David Letch
Restaurant Hoon #2
David Lander
Restaurant Hoon #1
Mike Bishop
Armed Guard
David Johnston
TV Announcer
Katerina Tassopoulos
Jenny's Mother
Ian McFadyen
Model Shop Salesman
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