Mr. Reliable (Aus 1996)

aka Mr Reliable: A True Story (1996); Matrimonia sotto assedio (1996) (Italy); aka My Entire Life (1996) (USA)

Set in 1968, Sydney, based on a true story. Wally Mellish (Colin Friels) leaves prison and moves in with new girlfriend Beryl Muddle (Jacqueline McKenzie). When a policeman tries to enter the house, Wally scares him off with a sawn-off shotgun The police panic and soon Wally and Beryl are under seige.

Director: Nadia Tass
Cinematographer: David Parker

Music - Phil Judd

CD

Polydor Records Australia, licensed to Polydor Ltd. (UK) 516 820-2

Album track listing

From the CD:-

[All Philip Judd tracks are instrumentals]

1. Philip Judd: "Flightless Bird"
Written by Philip Judd

2. The Lovin' Spoonful: "Summer In The City"
Written by Sebastian/Sebastian/Boone
(1966)

3. Cream: "Strange Brew"
Written by Clapton/Pappalardi/Collins
(1967)

4. Spencer Davis Group: "Gimme Some Lovin'" (Single Mix)
Written by Steve Winwood/Muff Winwood/Spencer Davis
(1966)

5. Philip Judd: "Summer of '68"
Written by Philip Judd

6. Thunderclap Newman: "Something In The Air"
Written by John Keene
(1969)

7. The Muttonbirds: "Nature"
Written by Mason
(1993)

8. The Who: "Summertime Blues" (live)
Written by Eddie Cochran/Jerry Capehart
(1970)

9. Philip Judd: "I'm A Fan"
Written by Philip Judd

10. INXS: "The Loved Ones"
Written by Lovett/Humphries/Clyne
(1987)

11. Small Faces: "Itchycoo Park"
Written by Marriot/Lune
(1967)

12. Dusty Springfield: "I Close My Eyes And Count To Ten"
Written by Westlake
(1968)

13. Philip Judd: "Bloody Circus"
Written by Philip Judd

14. The Marbles: "Only One Woman"
Written by B. R. & M. Gibb
(1968)

15. The Clouds: "For What It's Worth"
Written by Stills
(1996)

16. Philip Judd: "Mongrels"
Written by Philip Judd

17. Barry Ryan: "Eloise"
Written by Ryan
(1969)

18. Joe Cocker: "With A Little Help From My Friends"
Written by Lennon/McCartney
(1969)

19. Bee Gees: "To Love Somebody"
Written by B. R. & M. Gibb
(1967)

20. Philip Judd: "Bronto V"
Written by Philip Judd

Original score composed by Philip Judd
Arranged, produced and performed by Philip Judd with Michael Den Elzen
Additional Timpani - Michael Barker
Additional Organ - Laurence Maddy
Recorded by Michael Den Elzen at Don't Touch That Knob, Melbourne
Mixed by Laurence Maddy at Metropolis Audio, Melbourne
Film Music Supervisor and album Executive Producer - Chris Gough

Movie music credits

Opening:-

Original Music by Phil Judd

Closing:-

Original Music Arranged and Produced by Philip Judd, Michael Den Elzen
Performed by Philip Judd, Michael Den Elzen
Additional Timpani - Michael Barker
Additional Organ - Laurence Maddy
Recorded by Michael Den Elzen, Don't Touch That Knob, Melbourne
Mixed by Laurence Maddy, Metropolis Audio
Music Supervisor - Chris Gough Mana Music

Music

"Summer In The City"
Written by Sebastian/Boone/Sebastian
Performed by The Lovin' Spoonful

"Strange Brew"
Written by Clapton/Pappalardi/Collins
Performed by Cream

"Nature"
Written by Wayne Mason
Performed by The Muttonbirds

"Only One Woman"
Written by Gibb/Gibb/Gibb
Performed by The Marbles

"The Loved One"
Written by Lovett/Clyne/Humpheries
Performed by INXS

"Itchycoo Park"
Written by R. Lane/S. Marriott
Performed by The Small Faces

"For What It's Worth"
Written by Stephen Stills
Performed by Buffalo Springfield

"With A Little Help From My Friends"
Written by J. Lennon/P. McCartney
Performed by Joe Cocker

"To Love Somebody"
Written by B. Gibb/R. Gibb
Performed by the Bee Gees

Soundtrack available on Polygram through Polydor

Notes

The film credits cite Phil Judd at the start and Philip Judd at the end.

Differences between the CD and the film credits:

INXS - "The Loved One" on film; "The Loved Ones" on CD
"For What It's Worth" - Performed by Buffalo Springfield on film; by The Clouds on CD
"To Love Somebody" - Written by B. Gibb/R. Gibb on film; by B. R. & M. Gibb on CD
Not listed on film credits, but on CD:-
- Spencer Davis Group - "Gimme Some Lovin'" (Single Mix)
- Thunderclap Newman - "Something In The Air"
- The Who - "Summertime Blues" (live)
- Dusty Springfield - "I Close My Eyes And Count To Ten"
- Barry Ryan - "Eloise"

David Parker has also worked on:-

Amy (Aus 1998): writer, producer, cinematographer
Big Steal, The (Aus 1990): cinematographer, writer
Catalina Trust (1999)
Hercules Returns (Aus 1992): director
Hotel de Love (Aus 1996)
Rikky And Pete (Aus 1988): cinematographer, writer, producer

Movie release information

Cinema: 22 November 1996 (UK)
Video PAL, NTSC

Classification

15 (video, UK)
Radio Times web site (UK) - contains swearing, violence and some sex scenes.
M (advisory 15+ - medium level sex scene, low level violence, low level coarse language - Aus)

Classification links - Aus, NZ, UK, US

Links

Mr. Reliable (Aus 1996); Mr. Reliable Soundtrack (Internet Movie Database)

Sources of information

Album track listing (CD); Internet Movie; movie; TiTM

Page compiled by carolyn
Last updated 8th February, 2009.