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Mad Max

  • 19791979
  • RR
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
210K
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Mad Max (1979)
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In a self-destructing world, a vengeful Australian policeman sets out to stop a violent motorcycle gang.In a self-destructing world, a vengeful Australian policeman sets out to stop a violent motorcycle gang.In a self-destructing world, a vengeful Australian policeman sets out to stop a violent motorcycle gang.
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
210K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,566
2
    • George Miller
    • James McCausland(screenplay)
    • George Miller(screenplay)
    • Byron Kennedy(original story)
  • Stars
    • Mel Gibson
    • Joanne Samuel
    • Hugh Keays-Byrne
    • George Miller
    • James McCausland(screenplay)
    • George Miller(screenplay)
    • Byron Kennedy(original story)
  • Stars
    • Mel Gibson
    • Joanne Samuel
    • Hugh Keays-Byrne
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 430User reviews
    • 248Critic reviews
    • 73Metascore
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    Trailer 1:54
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    Mel Gibson and Steve Bisley in Mad Max (1979)
    Mel Gibson and Joanne Samuel in Mad Max (1979)
    Mel Gibson in Mad Max (1979)
    Mel Gibson in Mad Max (1979)
    Mel Gibson in Mad Max (1979)
    Mel Gibson in Mad Max (1979)
    Mel Gibson and Joanne Samuel in Mad Max (1979)
    Hugh Keays-Byrne in Mad Max (1979)
    Joanne Samuel in Mad Max (1979)
    Mel Gibson in Mad Max (1979)
    Mad Max (1979)
    Mel Gibson and Tim Burns in Mad Max (1979)

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    Mel Gibson
    Mel Gibson
    • Max
    Joanne Samuel
    Joanne Samuel
    • Jessie
    Hugh Keays-Byrne
    Hugh Keays-Byrne
    • Toecutter
    Steve Bisley
    Steve Bisley
    • Jim Goose
    Tim Burns
    Tim Burns
    • Johnny the Boy
    Roger Ward
    Roger Ward
    • Fifi
    Lisa Aldenhoven
    Lisa Aldenhoven
    • Nurse
    David Bracks
    David Bracks
    • Mudguts
    Bertrand Cadart
    Bertrand Cadart
    • Clunk
    David Cameron
    David Cameron
    • Underground Mechanic
    Robina Chaffey
    Robina Chaffey
    • Singer
    Stephen Clark
    • Sarse
    Mathew Constantine
    • Toddler
    Jerry Day
    Jerry Day
    • Ziggy
    Reg Evans
    Reg Evans
    • Station Master
    Howard Eynon
    • Diabando
    Max Fairchild
    Max Fairchild
    • Benno
    John Farndale
    • Grinner
      • George Miller
      • James McCausland(screenplay)
      • George Miller(screenplay) (original story)
      • Byron Kennedy(original story)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Most of the extras used in the film were paid in beer.
    • Goofs
      When Jessie walks to the car Max is repairing she is wearing sneakers. When she walks around to the passenger side of the car she has on boots with sheepskin trim. When she walks off to the beach she is wearing the deck shoes again.
    • Quotes

      [the Kid is handcuffed to a car that's about to explode]

      Max: The chain in those handcuffs is high-tensile steel. It'd take you ten minutes to hack through it with this. Now, if you're lucky, you could hack through your ankle in five minutes. Go.

      [the hacksaw is dropped next to The Kid, and Max limps off]

    • Alternate versions
      The original UK cinema and certified video releases (American dub) were cut by 48 seconds by the BBFC to keep an X (18) rating and to prevent the film from being banned, as X was the highest rating. They edited the scene where the bikers tear up the hot-rod with the terrified couple inside. Instead, the scene cut to black as the bikers smashed the first window and resumed on the bird hovering overhead. Though the original uncertified 1982 video release of the American dub from Warner Home Video was released uncut, the cut was re-instated on the 1986 18-rated VHS, but was restored in 1992 when the Australian dialogue version was finally released in the UK and to all later releases with the same rating (although Warner's budget labels SCREEN CLASSICS still put out the American dub with the cut scene well into the 90s). In April 2015, the film was passed with a 15 rating uncut, because of "(the scene's) implied nature and lack of visual detail of the acts themselves". The same reason was given for passing it at 18 uncut back in 1992.
    • Connections
      Edited into The Road Warrior (1981)
    • Soundtracks
      Licorice Road
      (uncredited)

      Written and Produced by Nic Gazzana

      Performed by Robina Chaffey

      Sung by Creenagh St. Clair

    User reviews430

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    7/10
    Mad Max is 70's classic dystopian action film the film that became the first in the series that launches some awesome great sequels.
    Mad Max is 70's type of classic dystopian action film the film that started it all and became the first in a series that launches some awesome great sequels. Max Rockatansky is iconic hero till it's day he is a true legend. Mad Max settle Mel Gibson a sure path to superstardom this highly acclaimed crazy collide o-scope of highway of mayhem cinematically defined the post apocalyptic landscape. Featuring eye- popping stunts that are electrifying and very convincing and an authentically nihilistic spirit this unforgettable actioner from Director George Miller is pure cinematic poetry.

    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 police force hell-bent on stopping them. But they underestimate one officer: Max (Gibson). And when the bikers brutalize Max's best friend and family, they send him into a mad frenzy that leaves him with only one thing left in the world to live for - revenge! Also staring Joanne Samuel,Hugh Keays-Byrne he later started in Mad Max: Fury Road as an Immortan Joe another villain. This actor is fantastic and makes TERRIFIC job of been one of the best villains in the movie history ever. Also starring Steve Bisley, this rugged race car of a film runs on comic book volatility... exhilarating, rowdiness and visual intensity.

    I love this film not much as I love Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior and Mad Max: Furry Road but I still love it. The plot doesn't start until 1.hour ago after Max family is attacked and killed. I love Max's car V8 Interceptor, high speed chases action sequences, that I guarantee you want see in any Action film today. There is any cgi in this film I didn't see them at all. The chases between Max and Toecutter on a motorcycle is fantastic, the crash and death Toecutter scene is AWESOME. I love this movie, I love it. As an dystopian action film is a fantastic that remains a true classic till it's day. The film has one problem that is focusing on max and his love life which is drama that hurts the movie and the plot starts really slow in the film. And between the film becomes very boring.

    The high speed chases on the road makes this movie interesting so that you don't fall asleep. I still don't get that hate for this film, some people are comparing Thunderdome to this film, clamming that is better than Mad Max is and this is the worst one and the weakest film in the franchise which is not. I highly disagree with all of the haters of this film. It Is still good so much better than Thunderdome ever was. I will always take this film over Thunderdome,I have tried many times to take this film as the best one in the series but I couldn't because it does have some problems.

    NOTE: The film is not a revenge flick like some people are saying, it is a film about car and motorcycle gang on a road it is Australian post apocalyptic dystopian action film. 7/10 B-
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 21, 1980 (United States)
      • Australia
      • English
    • Also known as
    • Filming locations
      • Seaford Beach, Seaford, Victoria, Australia
    • Production companies
      • Kennedy Miller Productions
      • Mad Max Films
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    Technical specs

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    • 1 hour 28 minutes
      • Mono(original release)
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital

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