Mad Dog Morgan
“Beaten, branded, brutalized, but never broken.”
Synopsis
The true story of Irish outlaw Daniel Morgan, who is wanted, dead or alive, in Australia during the 1850s.
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Australian TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-02-06
Top Cast
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Dennis Hopper
Daniel Morgan
Jack Thompson
Detective Manwaring
David Gulpilil
Billy
Bill Hunter
Sgt. Smith
Frank Thring
Superintendent Cobham
Michael Pate
Superintendent Winch
Wallas Eaton
Macpherson
John Hargreaves
Baylis
Robin Ramsay
Roget
Graeme Blundell
Italian Jack
Liza Lee-Atkinson
Barmaid
Elaine Baillie
Farm Girl
Don Barkham
Morrow
Kurt Beimel
Dr. Dobbyn
David Bracks
McLean
Liddy Clark
Alice
Peter Collingwood
Judge Barry
Peter Cummins
Gibson
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 22, 1976
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 23, 2026
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Philippe Mora
- Screenplay & Story
- Philippe Mora
- Original Score
- Patrick Flynn
- Original Title
- Mad Dog Morgan
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Mad Dog, Krystal Motion Picture Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Philippe Mora
Philippe Mora, Margaret Carnegie
Patrick Flynn
Mike Molloy
John Scott
Jeremy Thomas
Department Leadership Roster
Philippe Mora
Director
John Scott
Editor
Bob Hilditch
Production Design
Bruce Finlayson
Costume Design
Patrick Flynn
Original Music Composer
Jeremy Thomas
Producer
Philippe Mora
Screenplay
Mike Molloy
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mad Dog Morgan
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mad Dog Morgan about?
The true story of Irish outlaw Daniel Morgan, who is wanted, dead or alive, in Australia during the 1850s.
Who directed Mad Dog Morgan?
Mad Dog Morgan was directed by Philippe Mora.
Who stars in Mad Dog Morgan?
The principal cast of Mad Dog Morgan includes Dennis Hopper, Jack Thompson, David Gulpilil, Bill Hunter, Frank Thring.
When was Mad Dog Morgan released and how long is it?
Mad Dog Morgan was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Mad Dog Morgan?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mad Dog Morgan was composed by Patrick Flynn.
Is Mad Dog Morgan based on a book or true story?
Mad Dog Morgan is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Margaret Carnegie".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mad Dog Morgan?
Mad Dog Morgan holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).