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#3 of 1981 · Certified Fresh

Mad Max 2 (1981)

1981 · 96 minutes · Action / Thriller / Sci-Fi · Directed by George Miller
IMDb rating7.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes93%
Box office gross$36M

Synopsis

After a global war results in widespread oil shortages and ecocide, civilisation collapses and the world descends into barbarism. Former policeman Max Rockatansky, haunted by the death of his family, drives around the desert Outback of what was once Australia, scavenging for food and petrol with his dog. He outmanoeuvres a group of marauders led by biker Wez using his driving skills and a shotgun.

Starring

Mel GibsonBruce SpenceKjell NilssonEmil Minty
Box office
US$36 million (rentals)
Budget
A$4.5 million
IMDb votes
215,857

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