Mad Max
A top pursuit driver in a collapsing, oil‑starved Australia must hunt down a ruthless biker gang leader on a high‑powered supercar before the lawlessness consumes the nation.
“The maximum force of the future.”
Synopsis
Set in a ravaged near-future, a brutal motorcycle gang dominates the roads. Preying on civilians and destroying the streets, the gang defies a determined police force seeking to halt their reign.
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A crew of 129+ credited
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Craft leads on file
Edited by Cliff HayesShot by David EggbyScored by Brian MayCostumes by Clare GriffinStunts by Grant Page
Box Office
1979 · Box office
💰 Box-office hit — grossed 286× its budget
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- special edition· 93 min
Also known as
- Mad Maxde
- Interceptorit
- Interceptor - Mad Maxit
- (video box title)Mad Max
- (Bosnian)Pobješnjeli Max
Release dates around the world5 countries · showhide
- AustraliaApr 12, 1979
- United KingdomNov 8, 1979
- IrelandDec 14, 1979
- JapanDec 15, 1979
- IndonesiaJan 11, 1980
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Cast & Crew
129 unique people credited
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Supporting cast
48Mathew Constantine
as Toddler
Jerry Day
as Ziggy
Reg Evans
as Station Master
Howard Eynon
as Diabando
Max Fairchild
as Benno
John Farndale
as Grinner
Peter Felmingham
as Senior Doctor
Sheila Florance
as May Swaisey
Nic Gazzana
as Starbuck
Hunter Gibb
as Lair
Vincent Gil
as Nightrider
Andrew Gilmour
as Silvertongue
Jonathan Hardy
as Labatouche
Brendan Heath
as Sprog
Paul Johnstone
as Cundalini
Nick Lathouris
as Grease Rat
John Ley
as Charlie
Steve Millichamp
as Roop
Phil Motherwell
as Junior Doctor
George Novak
as Scuttle
Geoff Parry
as Bubba Zanetti
Lulu Pinkus
as Nightrider's Girl
Neil Thompson
as TV Newsreader
Billy Tisdall
as Midge
Gil Tucker
as People's Observer
Kim Sullivan
as Girl in Chevvy
John Arnold
as Man Selling Dog
Tom Broadbridge
as Fat Nancy's Patron
Peter Culpan
as Caravan Driver
Peter Ford
as Arguing Couple
Clive Hearne
as Tow Truck Driver in Diner
Telford Jackson
as Tow Truck Driver in Diner
Christine Kaman
as Arguing Couple
Joan Letch
as Fat Nancy's Waitress
Kerry Miller
as Gumchewer
Janine Ogden
Di Trelour
as Caravan Driver's Wife
Vernon Weaver
as Fat Nancy's Customer
Paul Young
as Fat Nancy's Customer
Brendan Young
as Kid Outside Halls of Justice
Katy Brinson
as Moll on Beach
Lisa Dombroski
as Moll on Beach
Terry Gibson
as Biker on Beach
Andrew Jones
as Corpse
James Mccausland
as Bearded Man in Apron
Amanda Muggleton
as Biker's Moll
Harry Peerce
Michael Ryan
as Biker on Beach
Directors
2Writers
4Producers
4Other crew
69Jon Dowding
Art Director
Steve Amezdroz
assistant art director
Garry Plunkett
best boy
Mark J Wasiutak
boom operator (as Mark Wasiutak)
Peter Ehret
Bubba Zanetti
Nic Gazzana
cabaret music
Harry Glynatsis
camera assistant
David Eggby
Cinematographer, director of photography
Tim Smart
clapper loader / photographer: second unit
Brian May
Composer, music composer, conductor
Clare Griffin
Costume Designer
Cliff Hayes
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