Squizzy Taylor (film)

Squizzy Taylor is a 1982 Australian drama film based on the life of Melbourne gangster, Squizzy Taylor, directed by Kevin James Dobson and starring David Atkins, Jacki Weaver and Alan Cassell.

Cast Alan Cassell as Det. Brophy David Atkins as Squizzy Taylor Jacki Weaver as Dolly Robert Hughes as Reg Harvey Steve Bisley as 'Snowy' Cutmore Michael Long as Det. Piggott Kim Lewis as Ida Pender Fred "Cul" Cullen as Henry Stokes Peter Hosking as Angus Murray Tony Rickards as Dutch Simon Thorpe as Paddy Paul Trahair as Young Detective Peter Paulson as 'Long' Harry Slater David Scott as 'Bunny' Whiting Jenni Caffin as Tart with Squizzy Jonathan Sweet as Snowy's mate

Production Writer Roger Simpson had been researching the period since he helped adapt Power Without Glory (1976). The filmmakers also used research done by Nigel Buesst for his film on Squizzy Taylor.Scott Murray, "Kevin Dobson," Cinema Papers, Jan–Feb 1982 p11-13

The film was shot on location in Melbourne. Its critical and commercial response was limited.David Stratton, The Avocado Plantation: Boom and Bust in the Australian Film Industry, Pan MacMillan, 1990 p37

Home media Squizzy Taylor was released on DVD with a new transfer by Umbrella Entertainment in July 2007. The DVD is compatible with all region codes and includes special features such as the theatrical trailer and a featurette titled The Rise and Fall of Squizzy Taylor..

On 11 November 2012 the film was made available on Umbrella Entertainment Streaming Services.

DVD Releases Title Format Ep # Discs Release date Special features Distributors Squizzy Taylor DVD Film 01 July 2007 Theatrical Trailer

The Rise and Fall of Squizzy Taylor Umbrella Entertainment

Online Streaming Title Release date Special features Distributors Squizzy Taylor July 2007 2019 Theatrical Trailer

The Rise and Fall of Squizzy Taylor

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Squizzy Taylor (film)

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