Mad Max

Mad Max

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  • "Mad Max Title Theme" by Brian May

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Taglines

  • The Maximum Force of the Future.
  • The last law in a world gone out of control. Pray that he's out there somewhere.
  • When the gangs take over the highway....Remember he's on your side.
  • The Film That Started It All

Main Details

  • Released in 1979
  • Color
  • Running Time: 93 Min.
  • Production Co: Kennedy Miller Productions | Crossroads | Mad Max Films
  • Distribution Co: Roadshow Entertainment (1979) (Australia) (theatrical) | Columbia-EMI-Warner (1979) (UK) (theatrical) | Warner-Columbia Filmverleih (1980) (Germany) (theatrical) | American International Pictures (AIP) (1980) (USA) (theatrical) | Ambassador Film Distributors (1980) (Canada) (theatrical) (dubbed) | Victor Michailides (198?) (Greece) (theatrical)

Cast and Crew

  • Directed by George Miller
  • Written by George Miller, Byron Kennedy, James McCausland, George Miller
  • Starring: Mel Gibson, Joanne Samuel, Hugh Keays-Byrne, Steve Bisley
  • Produced by Byron Kennedy, Bill Miller
  • Original Music by Brian May
  • Cinematography by David Eggby
  • Film Editing by Cliff Hayes, Tony Paterson

Comments

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Mad Max is a work of truly enduring influence. It's one of the only films of the Australian exploitation cycle to not have been forgotten and for the right reasons too. Whilst films like Turkey Shoot (because of its notoriety) and BMX Bandits (because of childhood nostalgia) remain somewhat known - BMX Bandits more than Turkey Shoot - Mad Max is a film that is still regarded with the utmost respect. It's an action film that proved to the world what Australian directors were capable of and inspired future directors the world over from Japan to the USA. Much like Hong Kong action cinema, its popularity can be attributed to its unbridled mayhem. Laxer safety laws and a low-budget led to some of the most exciting and potentially dangerous action sequences ever put to film. Whilst its sequel attained far more success, the first film is a shining example of the "just going out and doing it" mentality of exploitation cinema.

Comments by Angel (27 August 2008)
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