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Plot

In this hilarious, award-winning comedy, Malcolm (Colin Friels) is an innocent, naive mechanical genius with a distinct gap where sexual and social awareness normally reside. He first gets into trouble when he builds his version of a streetcar and then takes it on a joyride through Melbourne -- a definite no-no. That exploit costs him his job as a maintenance man for the streetcar company. Out of work, Malcolm is forced to take in two boarders who are actually a con man and his female companion. The con artist is intrigued by all of Malcolm's mechanical inventions, and cash registers are clicking at the back of his mind. It does not take him long to convince Malcolm to join them in robbing a bank -- which turns out to be even more adventurous than the streetcar ride through Melbourne. Director Nadia Tass and her husband, co-producer, scripter and cinematographer David Parker followed up with an enjoyable and funny Rikky and Pete.
MPAA Rating:
Genre(s):
Comedy,Crime and Mystery,Thriller
Run Time:
86min.
Theatrical Release Date:
07/18/1986
DVD Release Date:
09/11/2007
Director(s):
Themes:
Cons and Scams
Tone:
Quirky
Keywords:
con-artist,inventor,joy-ride,streetcar,unemployment
Country of Origin:
USA (07-18-1986)
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