Mad Max (1979)
The maximum force of the future.
In the ravaged near-future, a savage motorcycle gang rules the road. Terrorizing innocent civilians while tearing up the streets, the ruthless gang laughs in the face of a police force hell-bent on stopping them.
Director: George Miller
Genre: Adventure, Action, Thriller, Science Fiction
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date: April 12, 1979
Filmori Rating: 3.5/5 (1 ratings)
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Cast
- Mel Gibson - Max Rockatansky
- Joanne Samuel - Jessie Rockatansky
- Hugh Keays-Byrne - Toecutter
- Steve Bisley - Jim Goose
- Tim Burns - Johnny the Boy
- Roger Ward - Fifi
- Vincent Gil - Nightrider
- Lulu Pinkus - Nightrider's Girl
- Lisa Aldenhoven - Nurse
- David Bracks - Mudguts
Screenplay
- Byron Kennedy (Story)
- George Miller (Story)
- George Miller (Screenplay)
- James McCausland (Screenplay)
Music: Brian May
Cinematography: David Eggby
Editing: Cliff Hayes, Tony Paterson
Production: Kennedy Miller Productions
Country: Australia
Language: English
Budget: $350,000
Box Office: $100M
Original Language: en
Themes
Vengeful Vigilante Justice, Superheroes and Power, High-Octane Action and Heroes, Heart-Pounding Car Chases, Motorcycle Ronin and Road Warrior Fate
Keywords
australia, petrol, baby, chain, dystopia, post-apocalyptic future, exploitation, villain, bridge, matter of life and death, benzine, biker, cop, partner, truck
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mad Max about?
- In the ravaged near-future, a savage motorcycle gang rules the road. Terrorizing innocent civilians while tearing up the streets, the ruthless gang laughs in the face of a police force hell-bent on stopping them.
- Who directed Mad Max?
- Mad Max was directed by George Miller.
- Who stars in Mad Max?
- Mad Max stars Mel Gibson, Joanne Samuel, Hugh Keays-Byrne, Steve Bisley, Tim Burns, Roger Ward.
- How long is Mad Max?
- Mad Max has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is Mad Max?
- Mad Max is a Adventure, Action, Thriller, Science Fiction film.
- What is the Filmori rating for Mad Max?
- Mad Max has a Filmori rating of 3.5/5 based on 1 ratings.
- What is the budget of Mad Max?
- Mad Max had a budget of $350,000.
- How much did Mad Max gross?
- Mad Max grossed $100M worldwide.
- Where was Mad Max produced?
- Mad Max was produced in Australia.
- What are the themes of Mad Max?
- The themes of Mad Max include: Vengeful Vigilante Justice, Superheroes and Power, High-Octane Action and Heroes, Heart-Pounding Car Chases, Motorcycle Ronin and Road Warrior Fate.