Reckless Kelly

Apr 8, 1993

1h 43m

★ 4.4

The incredible untold story of the greatest outlaw of all time.

Overview

A satirical take on a modern day Ned Kelly who is forced to Hollywood in order to make enough money to save his family's land. As it goes against his belief, he cannot simply rob banks for his own benefit (all money goes to the poor). Ned is forced to find another way to come up with the $1 million required to save his family island.

Genres

Comedy

Production Companies

Serious Entertainment

Australian Film Finance Corporation

Roadshow Films

Reckless Kelly Trailers

Cast

Ned Kelly

Yahoo Serious

Robin Banks

Melora Hardin

Major Wib

Alexei Sayle

Sir John

Hugo Weaving

Mrs. Delance

Kathleen Freeman

Sam Delance

John Pinette

Dan Kelly

Bob Maza

Ernie the Fan

Martin Ferrero

Joe Kelly

Anthony Ackroyd

Miss Twisty

Tracy Mann

Newsreader

Max Walker

Hollywood Bank Teller

Warren Coleman

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