Squizzy Taylor (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 1982, Squizzy Taylor is a drama, crime and history film directed by Kevin James Dobson, running about 97 minutes. “The Larrikin, The Lover, The Legend!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. This Australian crime drama chronicles the life of notorious, keen witted, acid tongued 1920s Melbourne gangster Squizzy Taylor. Wormy and diminutive, yet cunning and determined small-time hoodlum Squizzy Taylor rises to prominence and popularity in Melbourne, Australia in the 1920's. Squizzy romances brash moll Dolly and works for bookie Henry Stokes before branching out on his own while being hounded by the police and courted by the press the whole time.
Who’s in it. Squizzy Taylor stars David Atkins as Squizzy Taylor, Jacki Weaver as Dolly, Alan Cassell as Det. Brophy and Steve Bisley as Det. Piggott, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Squizzy Taylor has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Squizzy Taylor page.
If you liked it. Fans of Squizzy Taylor tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Squizzy Taylor (1982)?
- In GB, Squizzy Taylor is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Squizzy Taylor worth watching?
- Squizzy Taylor holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Squizzy Taylor?
- Squizzy Taylor stars David Atkins, Jacki Weaver, Alan Cassell, Steve Bisley and Michael Long.
- When was Squizzy Taylor released?
- Squizzy Taylor was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.