Action,Western,Crime,Drama
Australia
Mad Dog Morgan is a 1976 Australian bushranger film that depicts the true story of Daniel Morgan, an Irishman who became an infamous outlaw in the mid-19th century during the gold rush era in Australia. The film stars Australian actor Dennis Hopper in the lead role and was directed by Philippe Mora.
The film follows the life of Daniel Morgan, who arrives in Australia as an immigrant seeking fortune during the gold rush. However, he soon finds himself in debt and turns to robbery to make ends meet. He becomes a notorious outlaw, terrorizing the countryside and earning the nickname "Mad Dog."
As Morgan becomes more and more desperate, he allies with other outlaws and engages in a series of violent and bloody crimes, including bank robberies and murders. However, his reckless behavior and violent tendencies draw the attention of the authorities, who vow to bring him to justice.
The film depicts the harsh realities of life in colonial Australia and explores themes of poverty, injustice, and the limits of law and order. Despite being a fictionalized account of Morgan's life, Mad Dog Morgan is considered one of the best Australian films of the 1970s and a classic example of the bushranger genre.
