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.

Squizzy Taylor
Directed byKevin James Dobson
Written byRoger Simpson
Produced byRoger le Mesurier
Starring
Music byBruce Smeaton
Distributed byFilmways
Umbrella Entertainment
Release date
  • 1982 (1982)
Running time
97 minutes
CountryAustralia
LanguageEnglish
BudgetA$1.7 million[1]

Cast

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Production

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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.[2]

The film was shot on location in Melbourne. Its critical and commercial response was limited.[3]

Home media

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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.[4]

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

DVD Releases

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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

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Title Release Date Special Features Distributors
Squizzy Taylor July 2007

2019

Theatrical Trailer

The Rise and Fall of Squizzy Taylor

Special Features not available on Amazon Prime

Umbrella Entertainment

Amazon Prime

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Rolando Caputo, "Squizzy Taylor", Australian Film 1978–1992, Oxford Uni Press, 1993 p111
  2. ^ Scott Murray, "Kevin Dobson," Cinema Papers, Jan–Feb 1982 p11-13
  3. ^ David Stratton, The Avocado Plantation: Boom and Bust in the Australian Film Industry, Pan MacMillan, 1990 p37
  4. ^ ."Umbrella Entertainment". Retrieved 4 May 2013.
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