Malcolm
“A comedy of hopes and schemes.”
Synopsis
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.
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Top Cast
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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
Ian Shrives
Split Car Cop #1
David Gray
Split Car Cop #2
Roy Edmunds
Highway Patrol Cop #1
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 20, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 5, 1988
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$640K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.84x
+$1.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nadia Tass
- Screenplay & Story
- David Allen, Rob Marchand, David Parker
- Original Score
- Simon Jeffes
- Original Title
- Malcolm
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Budget
- $640K
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.5M
- Production Studios
- Film Victoria, Cascade Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nadia Tass
David Allen, Rob Marchand, David Parker
Simon Jeffes
David Parker
Nadia Tass, David Parker, Bryce Menzies
Department Leadership Roster
Nadia Tass
Director
Bill Stacey
Stunt Coordinator
Simon Jeffes
Original Music Composer
David Parker
Writer
Nadia Tass
Producer
David Parker
Producer
David Parker
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Malcolm
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Malcolm about?
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.
Who directed Malcolm?
Malcolm was directed by Nadia Tass.
Who stars in Malcolm?
The principal cast of Malcolm includes Colin Friels, Lindy Davies, Chris Haywood, John Hargreaves, Beverley Phillips.
When was Malcolm released and how long is it?
Malcolm was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
What was the box office and production budget of Malcolm?
Malcolm had a reported production budget of $640K and grossed $2.5M at the worldwide box office (3.84 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Malcolm?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Malcolm was composed by Simon Jeffes.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Malcolm?
Malcolm holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).