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Mad Dog Morgan

Mad Dog Morgan

Action · Crime · Drama · 1976

The true story of Irish outlaw Daniel Morgan, who is wanted, dead or alive, in Australia during the 1850s.

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Mad Dog Morgan

“Beaten, branded, brutalized, but never broken.”

1976 Action · Crime · Drama 1h 42m

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5.9 / 10

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The true story of Irish outlaw Daniel Morgan, who is wanted, dead or alive, in Australia during the 1850s.

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Philippe Mora

Written by

Philippe Mora

Dennis Hopper

Dennis Hopper

Daniel Morgan

Jack Thompson

Jack Thompson

Detective Manwaring

David Gulpilil

David Gulpilil

Billy

Bill Hunter

Bill Hunter

Sgt. Smith

Frank Thring

Frank Thring

Superintendent Cobham

Michael Pate

Michael Pate

Superintendent Winch

W

Wallas Eaton

Macpherson

Court is in session

Put Mad Dog Morgan on trial.

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The defence The Sentimental Softie

“Form is the argument.”

Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.

The prosecution The Cool Ironist

“Technique in search of a pulse.”

Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.