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The Coolangatta Gold - trailer

This is the trailer to Australian film The Coolangatta Gold, directed by Igor Auzins and released on 22 November 1984, which led to the establishment of the Ironman race of the same name.

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Malcolm: 'The oldest trick in the book'

Judith (Lindy Davies) coaxes Frank (John Hargreaves) and Malcolm (Colin Friels) to go for a walk.

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Malcolm: 'I just want a room'

Frank (John Hargreaves) comes to rent the spare room at Malcolm’s house.

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Malcolm's car at the NFSA

See the largest item in our collection: the getaway car that splits in two, from the 1986 film MALCOLM! 

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Malcolm

Malcolm is a beloved Australian comedy from 1986 about a mechanical genius played by Colin Friels.

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Malcolm: the getaway cars

Malcolm (Colin Friels) shows Frank (John Hargreaves) his version of a getaway car, gleaned from watching television shows.

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Malcolm turns 30

This year marks the 30th Anniversary of the beloved Australian comedy Malcolm.

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The two halves of Malcolm's getaway car plunge into a river

Malcolm's getaway car comes to an untimely end, plunging into a river.

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One half of Malcolm's getaway car surprises two shop assistants

The stunt driver is clearly visible in this film still from the movie. Apparently the two halves of the car were notoriously difficult to control.

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Malcolm's three remote controlled garbage bins stage a hold up

Looking like members of the Kelly Gang, Malcolm's three remote controlled office garbage bins stage a hold up.