Mad Max: The Road Warrior (1981)
- Dec 23, 1981
- 1 min read
Updated: Jul 20
R | 1h 36min | 8/10 | Action, Adventure
Parental Rating: R (Restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian)
STORYLINE
Mad Max: The Road Warrior (1981) is the second installment in the Mad Max franchise. Set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, the film follows Max Rockatansky as he becomes a reluctant hero to a small group of settlers who are besieged by a ruthless gang led by the fearsome Humungus. The settlers possess a precious fuel supply, and Max agrees to help them defend their compound in exchange for fuel for his vehicle. The film culminates in a thrilling and high-octane chase sequence that showcases Max's resourcefulness and bravery.
CREDITS
Director: George Miller
Writers:
- Terry Hayes
- George Miller
- Brian Hannant
Starring:
- Mel Gibson as Max Rockatansky
- Bruce Spence as The Gyro Captain
- Michael Preston as Pappagallo
- Max Phipps as The Toadie
- Vernon Wells as Wez
- Kjell Nilsson as The Humungus
- Emil Minty as The Feral Kid
Produced by: Byron Kennedy
Production Companies: Kennedy Miller Productions
Cinematography: Dean Semler
Edited by: Michael Balson, David Stiven, Tim Wellburn
Music by: Brian May
Distributed by: Warner Bros.
Release date: December 24, 1981
Run Time: 1h 36min
Country: Australia
Languages: English
Budget: $2 million
Box office: $36 million
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