Call Me Mr. Brown
“THE PLOT: Extortion. THE PLUNDER: $500,000 in cash. THE PAYOFF: A wild spending spree. THE STORY: The Great Plane Robbery.”
Synopsis
Based on the 1971 true story known as "The Great Plane Robbery", this tele-movie tells the story of Peter Macari alias Mr. Brown. Under a grand extortion scam, he steals $500,000 in cash from Australian airlines company Qantas. This begins the start of a major international manhunt to catch a thief who is now living the high life from the spoils of his heist.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Scott Hicks
- Original Title
- Call Me Mr. Brown
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
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Scott Hicks
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Scott Hicks
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Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
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What is Call Me Mr. Brown about?
Based on the 1971 true story known as "The Great Plane Robbery", this tele-movie tells the story of Peter Macari alias Mr. Brown. Under a grand extortion scam, he steals $500,000 in cash from Australian airlines company Qantas. This begins the start of a major international manhunt to catch a thief who is now living the high life from the spoils of his heist.
Who directed Call Me Mr. Brown?
Call Me Mr. Brown was directed by Scott Hicks.
Who stars in Call Me Mr. Brown?
The principal cast of Call Me Mr. Brown includes Chris Haywood, Bill Hunter, John Polson, Vincent Ball, John Frawley.
When was Call Me Mr. Brown released and how long is it?
Call Me Mr. Brown was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Call Me Mr. Brown?
Call Me Mr. Brown holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.).