Dennis Hopper brings bushranger Daniel Morgan's wild rebellion to the Australian outback.
MAD DOG MORGAN
Beaten, branded, brutalized, but never broken.
The true story of Irish outlaw Daniel Morgan, who is wanted, dead or alive, in Australia during the 1850s.
Quick Answer
Mad Dog Morgan is a 1976 Australian action, crime, drama, and western film directed by Philippe Mora about the infamous outlaw Daniel Morgan, who turns to bushranging after witnessing violence on the goldfields and enduring brutal imprisonment.
Programmer's Pick
Dennis Hopper goes full outlaw in this gritty slice of Ozploitation, where the goldfields run red and the outback’s just as wild as any American frontier. Come for the beards and bushranging, stay for a uniquely Australian spin on the western legend.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Why This Matters
This film is an example of the Australian bushranger genre and features performances by Dennis Hopper, Jack Thompson, and David Gulpilil, dramatizing the life of historical figure Dan Morgan.
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Why Cult
Experience a rare blend of Australian history and western genre tropes, with gunfights and outlaw action set Down Under.
See Dennis Hopper as Daniel Morgan, a wild-eyed outlaw whose descent is as raw as the Australian bush itself.
Morgan’s alliance with Billy, an Aboriginal man, brings a new dynamic to the bushranger mythos and the western formula.
From massacres on the goldfields to brutal prison scenes, the film doesn’t shy away from the harsh realities of 19th-century Australia.
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Questions from the Vault
Who directed Mad Dog Morgan? +
Mad Dog Morgan was directed by Philippe Mora.
When was Mad Dog Morgan released? +
Mad Dog Morgan was released in 1976.
How long is Mad Dog Morgan? +
Mad Dog Morgan has a runtime of 102 minutes.
What genre is Mad Dog Morgan? +
Mad Dog Morgan is an action, crime, drama, and western film.
Where can I watch Mad Dog Morgan? +
You can watch Mad Dog Morgan on SassyFlix.
