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The Custodian
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The Custodian

1994-03-17 · 109 min · ★ 4.5

Drama · Crime

Detective James Quinlan has left his alcoholic wife, sprouting a bloom of insecurity, anger and self-motivation within him to expose the corrupt police force that surrounds him. He abandons his straight life to join his partner Detective Church in order to get on the inside of the circle of double-agents. He secretly sides with a reporter and an Internal Affairs lawyer to expose them to the press.

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Directors
John Dingwall
Production companies
JD Productions, New South Wales Film & Television Office, Australian Film Commission, Australian Film Finance Corporation, Australian Asset Securities Limited
Countries
Australia
Status
Released

Top Cast

Anthony LaPagliaAnthony LaPagliaJames Quinlan
Hugo WeavingHugo WeavingFrank Church
Barry OttoBarry OttoBrian Ferguson
Kelly DingwallTony Reynolds
Essie DavisEssie DavisJilly
Małgorzata DobrowolskaMałgorzata DobrowolskaJosie
Bill HunterBill HunterManaging Director
Skye WanseySkye WanseyClaire Ferguson
Joy SmithersJoy SmithersHelen Quinlan
Steven GrivesSteven GrivesBrennan
Bogdan KocaBogdan KocaPsychologist
Tim McKenzieTim McKenzieBeetson
Naomi WattsNaomi WattsLouise
Bob BainesBob BainesBlewitt
Wayne PygramWayne PygramDetective Massey
Andrew SharpAndrew SharpRoss Delhunty
Kee ChanKee ChanChief Executive
Norman KayeNorman KayeJudge
Russell NewmanRussell NewmanPolice Commissioner
Andrew S. GilbertAndrew S. GilbertCameraman

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