The Mystery of a Hansom Cab (2012): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
The Mystery of a Hansom Cab is a 2012 crime drama directed by Shawn Seet, starring Barry Friedlander as Melbourne Club Doorman, Topher Field and Brett Climo. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes. Stream it on Acorn TV and AcornTV.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Shawn Seet
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Burberry Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Mystery of a Hansom Cab About?
The premise of The Mystery of a Hansom Cab without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 1886 Melbourne, two men enter a hansom cab on a foggy evening. One passenger exits, while the other continues the journey to St Kilda. Upon arrival, the cab driver discovers the remaining man has been murdered, triggering a wave of fear and fascination throughout the burgeoning city, still thriving from the gold rush era. The shocking crime captivates the high society and sets off a search for the killer.
Where to Watch The Mystery of a Hansom Cab
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The Mystery of a Hansom Cab Cast & Characters
Barry Friedlander leads the cast as Melbourne Club Doorman, with Topher Field as Melbourne Club Card Player and Brett Climo as Oliver Whyte. Directed by Shawn Seet; 67 actors are credited in all.
- Director Shawn Seet
- Barry Friedlander as Melbourne Club Doorman
- Topher Field as Melbourne Club Card Player
- Brett Climo as Oliver Whyte
- Charlie Cousins as Roger Moreland
Also Starring in The Mystery of a Hansom Cab
· 63 more- John Waters Mark Frettlby
- Jeffery Richards Frettlby Butler
- Tony Rickards John Knox
- Kade Greenland Young Mark Frettlby
- Marco Chiappi Duncan Calton
- Jessica De Gouw Madge
- Oliver Ackland Brian Fitzgerald
- Nathan Lovejoy Felix Rolleston
- Shane Jacobson Detective Samuel Gorby
- Helen Morse Mother Guttersnipe
- Chelsie Preston Crayford Sal Rawlins
- Felix Williamson Detective Kilsip
- Anna McGahan Rosanna Moore / The Queen
- Victoria Todd Baby Sarah
- Christine Keogh Salvation Army Mistress
- Brian James Banker
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- David Campbell Desk Sergeant
- Michael Carman Malcolm Royston
- Kerry Walker Mrs. Sampson
- Julie Nihill Mrs. Hableton
- Brian Lipson Crown Prosecutor
- Tim Clarke Gorby's Policeman
- Sarah Parker Half-Naked Crib Woman
- Dave Evans Accordian Player
- Gerry Connolly Reginald Valpy
- Peter Stratford Judge
- Graham Murray Cop 2 - Brothel
- Colin MacPherson Burlesque Gentleman
- Russell Menzies Policeman - Brothel
- Richard Bligh Dr. Chinston
- Greg Lawrence Groaning Man in Crib
- Tom Travers Old Man at Footy Park
- Geoffrey Graham Gardener
- Kasia Kaczmarek Kasia Kaczmarek
- Emily Milledge Poor Woman
- Heather Bolton Pharmacist
- Sue Ingleton Scotch Nurse
- Raymond Thomas Doctor - Guttersnipe's
- James Cahill Frettlby's Doctor
- Michael O'Malley Snag
- Calen MacKenzie Newspaper Boy
- Olaf Savage Disgruntled Gentleman
- Kali Hulme Dora Featherweight
- Nicola Parry Julia Featherweight
- Richard Aspel Caton's Solicitor
- Richie Akers Jury Foreman
- Rick Burchall Office Manager Melbourne Club
- Fleur Dean Lady of the Demi-Monde
- Soliman Davoodi Villainous Crib Man
- Rowan Francis Gorby's Mate
- Gary Gartside Court Clerk
- Zoe Gousmett Lizer
- Fletcher O'Leary Urchin Boy
- Holly O'Leary Urchin Girl
- Andy Rigby Harp Player
- Brian Strating Violinist
- Seychelle Brown Young Lady
- Wes Snelling Sebastian Brown
- Ben Willis Young Footman
- Zak Zavod Young Mark's Friend
- Kain Baigent Prison Warder
- Eddie Xia Chinese
- Francesco Minniti Chestnut Vendor
The Mystery of a Hansom Cab Plot Summary
What happens in The Mystery of a Hansom Cab from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In colonial Melbourne, Oliver Whyte [Brett Climo] and Roger Moreland [Charlie Cousins] hold court at a dim public house, their conversation steeped in frustration and fate. Whyte vents about his dire circumstances, and in a moment of bitter candor he proclaims, > this poet’s time has come. After a drunken stumble through the streets, Whyte is helped into a hansom by a stranger who seems to recognize him, only for the night to take a deadlyTurn when the same man returns, suffocates Whyte with a chloroformed rag, and steals a crucial written paper from Whyte’s jacket before slipping away in another cab. The murder sets a tense tempo that will pull a web of secrets to the surface.
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The whole story of The Mystery of a Hansom Cab, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Mystery of a Hansom Cab?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the victim found dead in the hansom cab?
The Mystery of a Hansom Cab Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Morderstwo w dorożce” and “כרכרת המסתורין”.
- Also known as
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- Morderstwo w dorożce
- כרכרת המסתורין
- Gyilkosság a nyílt utcán
- Тайна двухколёсного экипажа
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The Mystery of a Hansom Cab FAQ: Where to Watch & Cast
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of The Mystery of a Hansom Cab, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Mystery of a Hansom Cab?
The Mystery of a Hansom Cab runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was The Mystery of a Hansom Cab released?
The Mystery of a Hansom Cab was released on October 28, 2012.
Who directed The Mystery of a Hansom Cab?
The Mystery of a Hansom Cab was directed by Shawn Seet.
More films by Shawn Seet Who is in the cast of The Mystery of a Hansom Cab?
The Mystery of a Hansom Cab stars Barry Friedlander as Melbourne Club Doorman, Topher Field as Melbourne Club Card Player and Brett Climo as Oliver Whyte, among 67 credited actors.
Where can I watch The Mystery of a Hansom Cab?
In the US, The Mystery of a Hansom Cab is streaming on Acorn TV, AcornTV and Amazon MX Player (availability from JustWatch).
Does The Mystery of a Hansom Cab have a post-credit scene?
No. The Mystery of a Hansom Cab has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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