The Custodian
“He lies, he cheats, he bends the rules, he's the last of the honest cops, he is The Custodian”
Synopsis
Detective James Quinlan has left his alcoholic wife, sprouting a bloom of insecurity, anger and self-motivation within him to expose the corrupt police force that surrounds him. He abandons his straight life to join his partner Detective Church in order to get on the inside of the circle of double-agents. He secretly sides with a reporter and an Internal Affairs lawyer to expose them to the press.
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'The Custodian' (1993) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-09-10
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Anthony LaPaglia
James Quinlan
Hugo Weaving
Frank Church
Barry Otto
Brian Ferguson
Kelly Dingwall
Tony Reynolds
Essie Davis
Jilly
Małgorzata Dobrowolska
Josie
Bill Hunter
Managing Director
Skye Wansey
Claire Ferguson
Joy Smithers
Helen Quinlan
Steven Grives
Brennan
Bogdan Koca
Psychologist
Tim McKenzie
Beetson
Naomi Watts
Louise
Bob Baines
Blewitt
Wayne Pygram
Detective Massey
Andrew Sharp
Ross Delhunty
Kee Chan
Chief Executive
Norman Kaye
Judge
Release History & Theatrical Window
Boston Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Dingwall
- Screenplay & Story
- John Dingwall
- Original Score
- Phillip Houghton
- Original Title
- The Custodian
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- JD Productions, New South Wales Film & Television Office, Australian Film Commission, Australian Film Finance Corporation, Australian Asset Securities Limited
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Dingwall
John Dingwall
Phillip Houghton
Michael Honey
Adrienne Read, Mikael Borglund, Gary Hamilton
Department Leadership Roster
John Dingwall
Writer
John Dingwall
Director
Philip Warner
Production Design
Danny Baldwin
Stunt Coordinator
Adrienne Read
Producer
Michael Honey
Editor
Terry Ryan
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Custodian
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What is The Custodian about?
Detective James Quinlan has left his alcoholic wife, sprouting a bloom of insecurity, anger and self-motivation within him to expose the corrupt police force that surrounds him. He abandons his straight life to join his partner Detective Church in order to get on the inside of the circle of double-agents. He secretly sides with a reporter and an Internal Affairs lawyer to expose them to the press.
Who directed The Custodian?
The Custodian was directed by John Dingwall.
Who stars in The Custodian?
The principal cast of The Custodian includes Anthony LaPaglia, Hugo Weaving, Barry Otto, Kelly Dingwall, Essie Davis.
When was The Custodian released and how long is it?
The Custodian was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for The Custodian?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Custodian was composed by Phillip Houghton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Custodian?
The Custodian holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.).