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Mad Max

Name: Mad Max
Genre: Action, Adventure, Thriller
Released: 1979-12-10
Duration: 88 min
Rating: 6.8
Cast: Mel Gibson, Joanne Samuel, Hugh Keays-Byrne, Steve Bisley, Tim Burns

Directed by George Miller · starring Mel Gibson, Joanne Samuel and Hugh Keays-Byrne

1 h 28 min
18
Action · Adventure · Thriller
Australia
Released in the UK 9 December 1979

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Synopsis

Set in the not too distant future, Mad Max is a chilling drama that combines a futuristic plot with high-speed car and motorcycle action. The stage is set for a strange apocalyptic death game between nomadic bikers and a handful of young cops. Mel Gibson stars as 'Mad Max'.

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Runtime: 88 min1 hour and 28 minutes
Budget: $650,000Warner Bros. Pictures
Rating: 18Suitable only for adults

How long is Mad Max?: 1 hour and 28 minutes (88 minutes).
When was Mad Max released in the UK?: It was released in the UK on 9 December 1979.
Who directed Mad Max?: George Miller.
Who is in Mad Max?: It stars Mel Gibson, Joanne Samuel, Hugh Keays-Byrne and Steve Bisley.
Where can I watch Mad Max?: In the UK you can watch it on subscription on HBO Max and with a channel on Prime Video.
Is it part of a series?: Yes: it is film 1 of 5 in Mad Max.