Chopper (2000)
Never let the truth get in the way of a good yarn.
The true and infamous story of Australia's notorious criminal Mark 'Chopper' Read and his years of crime, interest in violence, drugs and prostitutes.
Director: Andrew Dominik
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 94 min
Release Date: June 21, 2000
Cast
- Eric Bana - Mark Brandon 'Chopper' Read
- Vince Colosimo - Neville Bartos
- Simon Lyndon - Jimmy Loughnan
- David Field - Keithy George
- Dan Wyllie - Bluey
- Bill Young - Detective Downie
- Kate Beahan - Tanya
- Gary Waddell - Kevin Darcy
- Renée Brack - Television Interviewer
- Richard Sutherland - Prison Officer
Screenplay
- Mark Brandon Read (Author)
- Andrew Dominik (Screenplay)
- Andrew Dominik (Adaptation)
Music: Mick Harvey
Cinematography: Geoffrey Hall, Kevin Hayward
Editing: Ken Sallows
Production: Mushroom Pictures, Australian Film Finance Corporation, Pariah Films
Country: Australia
Language: English
Box Office: $236,185
Original Language: en
Themes
Prison Brutality and Inmate Suffering, Child Kidnapping and the Family's Great Terror, Human Trafficking Nightmare, Justice System Failings and Victims, Brutal Prison Drama
Keywords
prison, australia, prostitute, tattoo, based on novel or book, kidnapping, gangster, delinquent, nightclub, based on true story, trial, drug use, brutality, criminal, hoodlum
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Chopper about?
- The true and infamous story of Australia's notorious criminal Mark 'Chopper' Read and his years of crime, interest in violence, drugs and prostitutes.
- Who directed Chopper?
- Chopper was directed by Andrew Dominik.
- Who stars in Chopper?
- Chopper stars Eric Bana, Vince Colosimo, Simon Lyndon, David Field, Dan Wyllie, Bill Young.
- How long is Chopper?
- Chopper has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
- What genre is Chopper?
- Chopper is a Crime, Drama, Thriller film.
- How much did Chopper gross?
- Chopper grossed $236,185 worldwide.
- Where was Chopper produced?
- Chopper was produced in Australia.
- What are the themes of Chopper?
- The themes of Chopper include: Prison Brutality and Inmate Suffering, Child Kidnapping and the Family's Great Terror, Human Trafficking Nightmare, Justice System Failings and Victims, Brutal Prison Drama.