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1981 · 96 min · R

Mad Max 2

Directed by George Miller · Action, Thriller, Science Fiction

Mad Max 2 (1981) is a Action film, directed by George Miller set during the near future. It runs 96 minutes and is rated R.

A post apocalyptic and survival, with a bleak and tense tone. Themes of survival and isolation play out through frame narrative.

Composer
Brian May
Cinematography
Dean Semler
Cast
Mel GibsonBruce SpenceMichael PrestonMax PhippsVernon WellsKjell NilssonEmil MintyVirginia Hey

The world of this film

Setting

Setting
Desert
When
Near Future

Premise & themes

Premise
Post ApocalypticSurvival
Themes
SurvivalIsolation
Structure
Frame Narrative
Tone
BleakTense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadAntihero
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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