Action comedy

Malcolm (1986): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch

Name: Malcolm
Genre: Action, Comedy, Crime
Released: 1986-04-01
Duration: 1 h 30 min
Cast: Colin Friels, John Hargreaves, Lindy Davies, Chris Haywood, Heather Mitchell

Malcolm is a 1986 action comedy directed by Nadia Tass, starring Colin Friels as Malcolm Hughes, John Hargreaves and Lindy Davies. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes. Stream it on Tubi TV.

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Released: April 1, 1986
Runtime: 1h 30m (90 min)
Director: Nadia Tass
Genres: Action , Comedy , Crime
Original language: English
Studio: Film Victoria
After the credits: No No extra scene

The story

What Is Malcolm About?

The premise of Malcolm without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A comedy of hopes and schemes, it follows Malcolm, a chronically shy mechanical genius who is fired after building his own tram. To make ends meet he invites Frank, newly released from jail, to live with him. With Frank’s encouragement, Malcolm embarks on a series of petty crimes.

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Where to watch

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Cast & crew

Malcolm Cast & Characters

Colin Friels leads the cast as Malcolm Hughes, with John Hargreaves as Frank Baker and Lindy Davies as Judith. Directed by Nadia Tass; 29 actors are credited in all.

Director Nadia Tass

Colin Friels as Malcolm Hughes
John Hargreaves as Frank Baker
Lindy Davies as Judith
Chris Haywood as Willy

Also Starring in Malcolm

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Heather Mitchell Barmaid
John Kelly Warehouse Cop #1
Charles Tingwell Tramways supervisor
John Bishop Parkworker
David Lander Restaurant Hoon #1
David Bradshaw V.K.C.
Peter Hosking Bank Nightwatchman
David Gray Split Car Cop #2
David Letch Restaurant Hoon #2
Johnny Raaen Highway Patrol Cop #2
Mike Bishop Armed Guard
Bill Stacey Bank Guard #2
Antonios Baxevanidis Cleaner #2
Ian Shrives Split Car Cop #1
Ian McFadyen Model Shop Salesman
Denise Scott Willy's Wife

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Roy Edmunds Highway Patrol Cop #1
Laurie Dobson Bank Guard #1
Judith Stratford Jenny
Beverley Phillips Mrs. T
Tony Mahood Tram Conductor
David Johnston TV Announcer
Katerina Tassopoulos Jenny's Mother
John Kazantzidis Cleaner #1
Peter Nicol Warehouse Cop #2

Plot

Malcolm Plot Summary

What happens in Malcolm from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Malcolm Hughes Colin Friels is a gifted, autistic tram enthusiast and a mechanical genius whose modest inner-city cottage overflows with remarkable gadgets. When his boss discovers that Malcolm built a cut-down tram during work hours using company materials, he is fired. With his mother dead and no income, a local shop owner suggests taking in a border, Frank Baker John Hargreaves. Frank’s brassy girlfriend Judith Lindy Davies soon moves in, and Frank reveals he’s a petty criminal who has recently been released from prison. Despite their differences, the trio form an awkward friendship.

Full summary

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