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1979 · 91 min · R

Mad Max

Directed by George Miller · Action, Thriller, Science Fiction

Mad Max (1979) is a Action film, directed by George Miller set in Australia during the near future. It runs 91 minutes and is rated R.

A post apocalyptic, with a bleak and tense tone. Themes of revenge and grief & loss run throughout.

Composer
Brian May
Cinematography
David Eggby
Cast
Mel GibsonJoanne SamuelHugh Keays-ByrneSteve BisleyTim BurnsRoger WardVincent GilLulu Pinkus

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Australia
Setting
Rural
When
Near Future

Premise & themes

Premise
Post Apocalyptic
Themes
RevengeGrief & Loss
Tone
BleakTense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadAntihero
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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