Screenplay: Terry Hayes

Direction George Miller

Cast Mel Gibson · Bruce Spence · Michael Preston · Vernon Wells

Synopsis Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior (1981) follows the journey of Max, a former law enforcer who now roams the desolate Australian wasteland in the aftermath of a catastrophic nuclear conflict. His primary goal is to secure the highly valuable...

Direction Ken Cameron

Cast Nicole Kidman · Denholm Elliott · Hugo Weaving · Joy Smithers

Synopsis Bangkok Hilton (TV Miniseries) (1989) follows the harrowing journey of Kat Stanton (Nicole Kidman), an Australian woman on a quest to find her father. While traveling from London to Australia via Thailand, she crosses paths with Arkie Ragan (Nicky Ehlers),...

Direction Albert Hughes · Allen Hughes

Cast Johnny Depp · Heather Graham · Ian Holm · Robbie Coltrane

Synopsis From Hell (2001) is set in the grimy, crime-ridden streets of 1888 London, where the destitute inhabitants of the notorious Whitechapel district endure a life of constant struggle and despair. Among them are Mary Kelly and her close-knit group of...

Direction Brian Helgeland

Cast Mel Gibson · Gregg Henry · Maria Bello · David Paymer

Synopsis Payback (1999) follows Porter (Mel Gibson), who is lured into a high-stakes robbery by his former associate, Val (Gregg Henry). The target is $130,000 in illicit funds from Chinese Triads, a job that promises no police involvement. The operation seems...

Direction Phillip Noyce

Cast Nicole Kidman · Sam Neill · Billy Zane · Rod Mullinar

Synopsis Dead Calm (1989) follows John Ingram (Sam Neill), an Australian naval officer, who, upon returning from his duties, is greeted by a devastating revelation: his son has perished in a car accident, and his wife, Rae (Nicole Kidman), is severely...

Direction George Miller · George Ogilvie

Cast Mel Gibson · Bruce Spence · Tina Turner · Adam Cockburn

Synopsis Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985) follows the adventures of a lone wanderer, Max, navigating a desolate, post-apocalyptic landscape in pursuit of an elusive utopia. His journey leads him to two distinct and imaginative settlements: the bustling, entrepreneurial "Bartertown" and the...

Direction Martin Campbell

Cast Chris O'Donnell · Bill Paxton · Robin Tunney · Scott Glenn

Synopsis Vertical Limit (2000) follows the gripping and emotionally intense journey of Peter Garrett (Chris O'Donnell), a skilled climber who embarks on a perilous mission to rescue his sister Annie (Robin Tunney) and her climbing team from the treacherous heights of...

Direction George Miller · George Ogilvie · Phillip Noyce · John Power

Cast John Allen · Vincent Ball · Tony Barry · Alan Becher

Synopsis The Dismissal (TV Miniseries) (1983) delves into the tumultuous events that unfolded on November 11, 1975, when Mr. Gough Whitlam, the Labor Prime Minister of Australia, was abruptly dismissed by Sir John Kerr, the Governor-General. The miniseries explores the political...

Direction Nadia Tass

Cast Colin Friels · Jacqueline McKenzie · Ken Radley · Graham Rouse

Synopsis Mr. Reliable (1996) follows the story of Wally Mellish, an ex-convict seeking a peaceful existence with his girlfriend Beryl in 1960s Australia. Their tranquil life is disrupted when two police officers arrive, leading to a miscommunication that escalates rapidly. Wally,...

Direction Carl Schultz · George Ogilvie · Denny Lawrence · Lex Marinos

Cast Hugo Weaving · Gary Sweet · Jim Holt · Rhys McConnochie

Synopsis Bodyline (TV Series) (1984) presents a gripping dramatization of the 1932/33 Test cricket series between England and Australia. Set in Australia, this series is renowned for the controversial use of a bowling strategy known as "leg theory," more commonly referred...

Direction John Duigan · Chris Noonan

Cast Nicole Kidman · Nicholas Eadie · Barry Otto · Noel Ferrier

Synopsis Vietnam (TV Miniseries) (1987) follows the tumultuous journey of the Goddard family as they grapple with the news of Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War. The family's life is upended when Phil, a member of the family, is drafted and...