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The Custodian

  • 1993
  • R
  • 1h 49m
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
383
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The Custodian (1993)
DramaRomance

A police detective decides to expose the pervasive corruption that permeates his department.A police detective decides to expose the pervasive corruption that permeates his department.A police detective decides to expose the pervasive corruption that permeates his department.

  • Director
    • John Dingwall
  • Writer
    • John Dingwall
  • Stars
    • Anthony LaPaglia
    • Hugo Weaving
    • Barry Otto
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.4/10
    383
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • John Dingwall
    • Writer
      • John Dingwall
    • Stars
      • Anthony LaPaglia
      • Hugo Weaving
      • Barry Otto
    • 3User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 nominations total

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    Anthony LaPaglia
    Anthony LaPaglia
    • Quinlan
    Hugo Weaving
    Hugo Weaving
    • Church
    Barry Otto
    Barry Otto
    • Ferguson
    Kelly Dingwall
    • Reynolds
    Essie Davis
    Essie Davis
    • Jilly
    Gosia Dobrowolska
    Gosia Dobrowolska
    • Josie
    Skye Wansey
    Skye Wansey
    • Claire Ferguson
    Khristina Totos
    • Pixie Church
    • (as Christina Totos)
    Naomi Watts
    Naomi Watts
    • Louise
    Joy Smithers
    Joy Smithers
    • Helen Quinlan
    Bill Hunter
    Bill Hunter
    • Managing Director
    Tim McKenzie
    • Beetson
    Norman Kaye
    Norman Kaye
    • Judge
    Steven Grives
    Steven Grives
    • Brennan
    Bogdan Koca
    Bogdan Koca
    • Psychologist
    Russell Newman
    Russell Newman
    • Police Commissioner
    Andrew Sharp
    Andrew Sharp
    • Ross Delhunty
    Andrew S. Gilbert
    • Cameraman
    • Director
      • John Dingwall
    • Writer
      • John Dingwall
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    • Trivia
      Essie Davis's debut.
    • Quotes

      Det. Sgt. James Quinlan: [to a thug he has pinned against the wall] You of course know what Seneca said about fine conduct. In letters to Vasilius he said that fine conduct is always spontaneous.

    • Soundtracks
      Sail Into the Moonlight
      Written by Colin Timms & Lu Malm

    User reviews3

    Featured review
    9/10

    Excellent writing, superb plot, phenomenal acting

    This movie is about a good cop forced to undergo severe hardship in order to do what he knows is right. The dialogue is very natural and excellently performed. The plot is intriguing all the way through. LaPaglia, Weaving, and Otto, and the other actors were fantastic. As a die-hard LaPaglia fan, I couldn't be more pleased!

    If you're looking for a solid cop story with a touch of heart (but nothing soppy), I highly recommend this film.

    The only downside to this movie is it occasionally has slightly cheesy music and a few other hints that it was produced on the cheap. Still, if this is the kind of gem that can come out of inexpensive production, what excuse is left for big studios to turn out so much crap? This movie shows that good writing and acting are the most important parts of any film. See it!
    • kacee4
    • Sep 19, 2004
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    • Release date
      • September 1993 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Australia
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Quinlans krig
    • Filming locations
      • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
    • Production company
      • JD Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 49 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby

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