Film · 1979

Mad Max

Name: Mad Max
Director: George Miller
Genre: Thriller, Action
Released: 1979
Duration: 88 min
Cast: Mel Gibson, Steve Bisley, Joanne Samuel, Hugh Keays-Byrne, Roger Ward

by George Miller

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Details

Type: Film
Released: 1979
Director: George Miller
Saga: Mad Max
Genres: Thriller Action
Countries: Australia
Running time: 1 h 28 min

Cast

Mel Gibson
Steve Bisley
Joanne Samuel
Hugh Keays-Byrne
Roger Ward
Vincent Gil
Paul Johnstone
Reg Evans

Awards

Wins

AACTA Award for Best Editing (1979)
AACTA Award for Best Original Music Score (1979)

Nominations

AACTA Award for Best Film (1979)
AACTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role (1979)
AACTA Award for Best Cinematography (1979)
AACTA Award for Best Costume Design (1979)
AACTA Award for Best Original Screenplay (1979)

In France

French rating: Interdit -12 ans
French release visa: No. 51869

Source: CNC, French open data (Licence Ouverte)

References

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