Peter Collingwood, born in 1920, was a British-Australian actor whose career spanned from the late 1930s until the early 2000s. Known for his roles as judges and military figures, he brings a distinctive gravitas to his performances. In Mad Dog Morgan (1976), Collingwood portrays a pivotal character in the chaotic landscape of Australian bushrangers, while in Deathcheaters (1976), he showcases his versatility amidst a thrilling narrative of espionage and adventure. His contributions to these cult films cement his place in the annals of exploitation cinema.
Mad Dog Morgan
Dan Morgan witnesses the (fictitious) bloody massacre of Chinese on the goldfields and turns into a robber. He is arrested and sent to prison for six years where he is tormented and raped. He is let out on parole and becomes a bushranger, befriending an Aboriginal man, Billy. Morgan fights against the vicious Superintendent Cobham and is eventually killed.
