(Philippe Mora, 1976)
Release date: 25 July 2022
Standard Edition Blu-ray
Based on the true story of Dan Morgan – the infamous Australian outlaw once described as ‘the most bloodthirsty ruffian that ever took to the bush’ – Mad Dog Morgan provides the perfect showcase for the unique star quality of Dennis Hopper (Night Tide, The Last Movie).
After witnessing a bloody massacre of Chinese workers on Australia’s goldfields, Morgan turns to a life of crime, becoming a bushranger and the scourge of the vicious authorities – and, ultimately, a local legend – leaving a bloody legacy in his wake.
Nominated for two Australian Film Institute Awards, including one for director Philippe Mora (The Beast Within), Mad Dog Morgan is a brutal and uncompromising slice of Ozploitation.
INDICATOR STANDARD EDITION SPECIAL FEATURES
New restoration from a 4K scan of the interpositive by Powerhouse Films
Two presentations of the film: Mad Dog Morgan, the 103-minute director’s cut; and Mad Dog, the 95-minute UK/US theatrical cut
Original mono audio
Audio commentary with writer-director Philippe Mora and film critic Jake Wilson (2019)
Audio commentary with writer-director Philippe Mora (2009)
To Shoot a Mad Dog (1976, 25 mins): behind-the-scenes documentary featuring interview footage with actor Dennis Hopper, produced and directed by David Elfick
Hopping Mad (2019, 34 mins): Mora reflects on the film’s production and working with Hopper
That’s Our Mad Dog: A Conversation with Dennis Hopper & Philippe Mora (2008, 29 mins): the legendary actor looks back at his experience of making the film
‘Not Quite Hollywood’ Interview Excerpts (2008, 67 mins): extensive selection of outtakes from Mark Hartley’s acclaimed documentary on Australian cinema, featuring Mora, producer Jeremy Thomas, camera operator John Seale, and actors Jack Thompson, Roger Ward and Graeme Blundell
Interview with Mike Molloy (2009, 8 mins): the director of photography in discussion with Mora
Interview with Richard Brennan (2009, 6 mins): the associate producer in conversation with Mora
Radio Interview with Philippe Mora (1976, 15 mins)
Mad Country: Shooting Locations Revisited (2019) with optional audio commentary by Mora
Archival Intro/Outro with Philippe Mora (2009, 8 mins)
Original theatrical trailer
Image gallery: promotional and publicity material
Production diary gallery
New and improved English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
