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.
Practical Effects
Hand-built Rube Goldberg contraptions, no CGI nonsense.
Acting
Colin Friels' physical comedy as the twitchy, brilliant Malcolm.
Direction
Nadia Tass finds warmth in Melbourne's industrial grayness.
Director
Nadia Tass
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Colin Friels performed most of his own gadget stunts, including the famous motorized trash can chase through Melbourne streets.
This became Australia's highest-grossing local film in 1986, beating Crocodile Dundee's launch—then Dundee arrived and crushed everything.
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