Mad Max

Mel Gibson stars as "Mad" Max Rockatansky in the first of the action-packed Mad Max movies.

A policeman in post-apocalyptic Australia, Max plans to retire to spend time with his wife and young son. But a when vicious motorcycle gang murders his family, Max becomes a one-man army with on a full-throttle mission for revenge

When was Mad Max (1979) released in the United Kingdom?
The film was released in UK cinemas on November 8, 1979.
 
Where was Mad Max (1979) Set?
The film is set in a dystopian Australia, characterized by societal collapse and lawlessness. Key locations include desolate highways and rural areas, emphasizing the isolation and chaos of the setting. Filming primarily took place in and around Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, with notable locations including Clunes, Seaford Beach, and various rural roads.
 
Director
George Miller

Cast
Mel Gibson - Max Rockatansky
Joanne Samuel - Jessie Rockatansky
Hugh Keays-Byrne - Toecutter
Steve Bisley - Jim Goose
Tim Burns - Johnny the Boy
Roger Ward - Fifi Macaffee
Lisa Aldenhoven - Nurse
David Bracks - Mudguts
Bertrand Cadart - Clunk
David Cameron - Underground Mechanic

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