Mr. Reliable

Starring: Colin Friels, Jacqueline McKenzie

An unbelievable true story based on the compelling tale of petty criminal Wally Mellish who, in 1968, achieved notoriety as an extraordinary folk hero, when he successfully conducted a bizarre eight day siege with his girlfriend Beryl in a sleepy suburb on the fringes of Sydney.

Director: Nadia Tass
Director of Photography: David Parker
Writers: Terry Hayes, Don Catchlove
Produced by: Hayes McElroy, Specific Films
Distributed by: Polygram Filmed Entertainment
Released: 1996

CINEMATOGRAPHY – DAVID PARKER

• Australian Cinematographers Society – Gold Award for Best Achievement in Cinematography in a feature film, (1997)

NOMINATIONS

• Australian Film Institute: Best Film, Best Achievement in Cinematography, Best Costume Design (1996)