Directed by:
Philippe MoraScreenplay:
Philippe MoraCinematography:
Mike MolloyCast:
Dennis Hopper, Jack Thompson, David Gulpilil, Frank Thring, Michael Pate, Bill Hunter, John Hargreaves, Bruce Spence, John Derum, Hugh Keays-Byrne (more)VOD (1)
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Based on the true story of Dan Morgan – the infamous Australian outlaw once described as ‘the most bloodthirsty ruffian that ever took to the bush’ – Mad Dog Morgan provides the perfect showcase for the unique star quality of Dennis Hopper. After witnessing a bloody massacre of Chinese workers on Australia’s goldfields, Morgan turns to a life of crime, becoming a bushranger and the scourge of the vicious authorities – and, ultimately, a local legend – leaving a bloody legacy in his wake. Nominated for two Australian Film Institute Awards, including one for director Philippe Mora, Mad Dog Morgan is a brutal and uncompromising slice of Ozploitation. (Powerhouse Films)
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I was quite pleasantly surprised at how cruel this film is. The gore here is surprising from the very first moment and especially good. The whole film then leads to the notion that it's actually about self-destruction, which is intriguingly utilized within the Australian setting, complete with all its elements. The character played by Hopper deserves to be parodied, but at the same time, he's tragically fascinating.
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