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Mad Max is a post-apocalyptic saga where former cop Max Rockatansky battles savage gangs in a desert wasteland to survive and seek redemption.

Mad Max Trivia

What was the original budget for the 1979 film "Mad Max"? (Hard)
#1: $200,000
#2: $350,000
#3: $400,000
#4: $1 million
Who directed the 1979 film "Mad Max"? (Easy)
#1: George Miller
#2: Steven Spielberg
#3: Ridley Scott
#4: Quentin Tarantino
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Mad Max Fun Facts

For the film Mad Max: Fury Road, the production team custom-built over 150 vehicles, and almost all of them were fully functional.
The original Mad Max film was shot on a tight budget, so the crew used a real amputee for a scene where a character gets his hand cut off, to save money on special effects.

Mad Max Polls

Which is the best "Mad Max" movie?
Mad Max (1979)
Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior (1981)
Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985)
Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)
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Who is the most iconic villain in the "Mad Max" series?
Immortan Joe
Toe Cutter
Lord Humungus
The Bullet Farmer
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Timeline Highlights ( To Fictional )

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April 12, 1979

Release of Mad Max

The Australian dystopian action film Mad Max, directed by George Miller and starring Mel Gibson, was released in theaters.

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1977

Filming of Mad Max

Production of the film Mad Max took place in and around Melbourne, Australia, marking George Miller's directorial debut in a feature film.

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1977

Mel Gibson cast in Mad Max

Mel Gibson was cast in the role of Max Rockatansky, which would become his breakout role and launch his international acting career.

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