Squizzy Taylor (1982): Cast
Squizzy Taylor is a 1982 crime drama directed by Kevin James Dobson, starring David Atkins as Squizzy Taylor, Jenni Caffin and Douglas Bennett. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Director
- Kevin James Dobson
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Squizzy Taylor About?
The premise of Squizzy Taylor without spoilers.
An Australian crime drama that follows the rise of 1920s Melbourne gangster Squizzy Taylor. Small but shrewd, he climbs from a diminutive hoodlum to a prominent underworld figure, romances the bold Dolly, and works for bookie Henry St okes before striking out on his own, all while evading police scrutiny and courting media attention.
Squizzy Taylor Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- murdered in bed
- murdered with a gun
- man slaps a woman
- man wears eyeglasses
- woman wears eyeglasses
- character name as title
- climbing over a fence
- photography
- australia
- police
- melbourne australia
- 1920s
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- violence
- criminal
- city
- breaking the law
- life of crime
- tragedy
- crime victim
- dead man
- urban setting
- period piece
- male protagonist
- shot to death
- hospital bed
- hitting a dog
- man in a bed
- woman in a bed
- dancing couple
- world war one veteran
- pistol
- coat
- breaking a window
- prostitute
- running
- drive by shooting
- interview
- murdered in broad daylight
- gloves
- parking a car
- drinking and driving
- corrupt cop
- blowing a whistle
- nickname in title
- murder of son
- murder of husband
- stethoscope
- redheaded woman
- corpse with eyes open
- waiting in a car
Squizzy Taylor Cast & Characters
David Atkins leads the cast as Squizzy Taylor, with Jenni Caffin as Tart with Squizzy and Douglas Bennett as Man from Bank. Directed by Kevin James Dobson; 40 actors are credited in all.
- Director Kevin James Dobson
- David Atkins as Squizzy Taylor
- Jenni Caffin as Tart with Squizzy
- Douglas Bennett as Man from Bank
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Jacki Weaver as Dolly
Also Starring in Squizzy Taylor
· 36 more- Cul Cullen Henry Stokes
- David Scott 'Bunny' Whiting
- Steve Bisley Det. Piggott
- Robert Hughes Reg Harvey
- Alan Cassell Det. Brophy
- Esme Melville Woman in Street
- Peter Hosking Angus Murray
- Ross Williams Policeman
- Tony Rickards Dutch
- Kerry Mack Vi Matthews
- Michael Long Det. Piggott
- Jonathan Sweet 'Snowy's' Mate
- Robbie McGregor Doctor
- Karen West Stokes' Floosie
- Cliff Ellen Paper Man
- Sydney Jackson Police Surgeon
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- Liddy Holloway Dance Teacher
- Ernie Bourne Barber
- Adam Joseph Reporter
- Paul Trahair Young Detective
- John Larking Superintendant
- Michelle Turner Oaf's Partner
- Charles Gilroy Dance Studio Owner
- Kim Lewis Ida Pender
- Peter Paulson 'Long' Harry Slater
- Hardy Stow Reporter
- Ian Clutterham Reporter
- John Baird Dolly's Pick-up
- Steve Ollington Two-up Man
- Rob Ollington Two-up Man
- Terry Emery Dance Hall Oaf
- Hyram Davis Jeweller
- Tex Organ Dance Hall Manager
- Sue Blizzard-Allen Woman in Park
- Moira Claux 'Snowy's' Mother
- Helen Noonan Nursing Sister
Cars in Squizzy Taylor
13 cars on screen, including the Dodge unknown and the Hudson Super Six.
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Dodge unknown Important role -
Hudson Super Six Important role -
1926 Hudson Super Six Important role -
1925 Oldsmobile Model 30 Important role
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Squizzy Taylor FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Squizzy Taylor, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Squizzy Taylor?
Squizzy Taylor runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was Squizzy Taylor released?
Squizzy Taylor was released on July 7, 1982.
Who directed Squizzy Taylor?
Squizzy Taylor was directed by Kevin James Dobson.
More films by Kevin James Dobson Who is in the cast of Squizzy Taylor?
Squizzy Taylor stars David Atkins as Squizzy Taylor, Jenni Caffin as Tart with Squizzy and Douglas Bennett as Man from Bank, among 40 credited actors.
Does Squizzy Taylor have a post-credit scene?
No. Squizzy Taylor has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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