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Release Date:
12 April 1979 (Australia) moreTagline:
The Maximum Force of the Future. morePlot:
In a dystopic future Australia, a vicious biker gang murder a cop's family and make his fight with them personal. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
4 wins & 4 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(200 articles)
Michael Fassbender Takes A Single Shot (From Screenrush. 5 November 2009, 3:29 AM, PST)
Mel Gibson and girfriend have a baby daughter
(From The Hollywood News. 2 November 2009, 3:00 PM, PST)
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Mad Max, the one that launched a franchise and a hundred knock-offs. more (194 total)US TV Schedule:
| Fri. Nov. 13 | 8:00 PM | AMC | |||
| Sat. Nov. 14 | 1:30 PM | AMC |
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Mel Gibson | ... | Max |
 | Joanne Samuel | ... | Jessie |
| Hugh Keays-Byrne | ... | Toecutter |
| Steve Bisley | ... | Jim Goose |
| Tim Burns | ... | Johnny the Boy |
| Roger Ward | ... | Fifi |
 | Lisa Aldenhoven | ... | Nurse |
| David Bracks | ... | Mudguts |
| Bertrand Cadart | ... | Clunk |
 | David Cameron | ... | Underground Mechanic |
| Robina Chaffey | ... | Singer |
| Stephen Clark | ... | Sarse |
| Mathew Constantine | ... | Toddler |
| Jerry Day | ... | Ziggy |
| Reg Evans | ... | Station Master |
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View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
88 minCountry:
AustraliaLanguage:
EnglishColour:
Colour (Eastmancolor)Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 moreSound Mix:
MonoCertification:
UK:X (theatrical rating) | Singapore:NC-16 | Netherlands:16 | UK:18 (cut) (1986) | Ireland:18 | Brazil:16 | Italy:VM18 | Argentina:16 (re-rating) (1999) (uncut) | Argentina:X (original rating) | Argentina:18 (re-rating) (1982) (cut) | USA:TV-MA (cable rating) | Australia:R | Canada:18+ (Quebec) | Canada:18A (special edition) | Canada:R | France:-16 (re-rating) | France:X (original rating) | New Zealand:(Banned) (original rating) | New Zealand:R18 (re-rating) | Norway:18 | South Korea:18 | Spain:18 | Sweden:(Banned) | UK:18 | USA:R | West Germany:18 | Finland:K-18 | Germany:BPjM RestrictedFun Stuff
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Filmed on a meager 350,000 dollar budget. moreGoofs:
Crew or equipment visible: When the Nightrider crashes in the beginning a chain can be seen pulling his car into the disabled truck. moreFAQ
An urban myth is the stuntman on the bridge was killed when hit by his own bike. Does anyone have proof this is true ?Build your own black interceptor replica.
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Mad Max (1979) is a low budget Aussie film that became a huge success in the U.S. because of it's sequel Mad Max 2 a.k.a. The Road Warrior. Not only did this movie spawned a franchise but it created a new genre of film (the post apocalyptic wasteland/road film) many rip-offs and pro wrestlers inspired by the movie and it's sequels.
Mel Gibson (in his greatest role in my opinion) stars as "Mad" Max, a cop who has seen too much while trying to enforce the law in a dying society. After clashing with the Night Rider, he incurs the wrath of his bikie buddies Toecutter and co. Toecutter has to be one of the most scuzziest and at the same time coolest bad guys. I like the way he tries to justify him and his crew's actions. Ditto for his right-hand man Bubba. Beautiful cinematography, fast paced action and awesome stunts make this movie a winner.
I have seen both versions of the movie (the U.S. dubbed version and the original Aussie soundtrack). For full enjoyment stick to the original version because they sound like real people, not like cartoon characters or cheesy b-movie villains. A true winner.
Highly recommended.