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Chopper

Chopper

Crime · Drama · Thriller · 2000

The true and infamous story of Australia's notorious criminal Mark 'Chopper' Read and his years of crime, interest in violence, drugs and prostitutes.

Movie details

Chopper

“Never let the truth get in the way of a good yarn.”

2000 Crime · Drama · Thriller 1h 34m

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TMDB

6.8 / 10

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The true and infamous story of Australia's notorious criminal Mark 'Chopper' Read and his years of crime, interest in violence, drugs and prostitutes.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

Who fights over Chopper?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Andrew Dominik

Written by

Andrew Dominik

Eric Bana

Eric Bana

Mark Brandon 'Chopper' Read

Vince Colosimo

Vince Colosimo

Neville Bartos

Simon Lyndon

Simon Lyndon

Jimmy Loughnan

David Field

David Field

Keithy George

Dan Wyllie

Dan Wyllie

Bluey

Bill Young

Bill Young

Detective Downie

Kate Beahan

Kate Beahan

Tanya

Court is in session

Put Chopper on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Big-Idea Head

“Form is the argument.”

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

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Technique in search of a pulse.”

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