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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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Split my ride

We spoke to David Parker and Tony Mahood, two of the creative minds responsible for creating the quirky getaway car in Malcolm (1986).

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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.

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John Hargreaves as the criminal, Frank, in Malcolm

Actor John Hargreaves as the small time criminal, Frank. Frank meets Malcolm when he answers an advertisement in the corner shop window saying that Malcolm has a room to rent.

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Part 1: Nadia Tass and David Parker interviewed by David Stratton

Frustrated by the types of films Australia was making in the 1980s, David Parker says he was encouraged by actor Colin Friels to write his own script – something he had never previously attempted.<

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Poster for the Yugoslavian release of Malcolm

Malcolm was a critical and box office success, winning eight AFI awards and being released in 22 countries.

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Colin Friels (Malcolm), Lindy Davies (Judith) and John Hargreaves (Frank)

The cast of Malcolm, Colin Friels (Malcolm), Lindy Davies (Judith) and John Hargreaves (Frank).

Lobby card for the film, Malcolm.