Molly
Do Yourself a Favour
2016 · 180 min · ★ 1.0 · Drama
The story of how, from the early 1970s, Australia's eccentric Ian 'Molly' Meldrum became a loved and respected rock music guru as host of the TV show Countdown.
Directed by Kevin Carlin · Written by Matt Cameron
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Samuel Johnson Ian 'Molly' Meldrum -
T.J. Power Robbie Weekes -
Tom O'Sullivan Michael Shrimpton -
Ben Gerrard Caroline -
Krew Boylan Lynne Randell -
Rebecca Breeds Camille -
Kate Atkinson Mother -
Helen Morse Grandmother -
Benedict Hardie Alan Wade -
Aaron Glenane Michael Gudinski - R Richard Kelly ABC Executive
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Jacinta Stapleton Madonna
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