Chopper
“Never let the truth get in the way of a good yarn.”
Synopsis
The true and infamous story of Australia's notorious criminal Mark 'Chopper' Read and his years of crime, interest in violence, drugs and prostitutes.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2021-09-07
Top Cast
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Eric Bana
Mark Brandon 'Chopper' Read
Vince Colosimo
Neville Bartos
Simon Lyndon
Jimmy Loughnan
David Field
Keithy George
Dan Wyllie
Bluey
Bill Young
Detective Downie
Kate Beahan
Tanya
Gary Waddell
Kevin Darcy
Renée Brack
Television Interviewer
Richard Sutherland
Prison Officer
Fred Barker
Gov. Beasley
Carl Price
Brunswick Court Judge
Kenny Graham
Keith Read
Brian Mannix
Ian James
Robert Rabiah
Nick
Peter Hardy
Detective Cooney
Skye Wansey
Mandy
Fletcher Humphrys
Bucky
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 11, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 7, 2003
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$236K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrew Dominik
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrew Dominik
- Original Score
- Mick Harvey
- Original Title
- Chopper
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Worldwide Gross
- $236K
- Production Studios
- Mushroom Pictures, Australian Film Finance Corporation, Pariah Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrew Dominik
Andrew Dominik, Mark Brandon Read
Mick Harvey
Geoffrey Hall, Kevin Hayward
Ken Sallows
Michele Bennett, Martin Fabinyi, Al Clark
Department Leadership Roster
Andrew Dominik
Director
Ken Sallows
Editor
Andrew Dominik
Screenplay
Geoffrey Hall
Director of Photography
Michele Bennett
Producer
Kevin Hayward
Director of Photography
Paddy Reardon
Production Design
Zev Eleftheriou
Stunt Coordinator
Terry Ryan
Costume Design
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 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chopper
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Chopper about?
The true and infamous story of Australia's notorious criminal Mark 'Chopper' Read and his years of crime, interest in violence, drugs and prostitutes.
Who directed Chopper?
Chopper was directed by Andrew Dominik.
Who stars in Chopper?
The principal cast of Chopper includes Eric Bana, Vince Colosimo, Simon Lyndon, David Field, Dan Wyllie.
When was Chopper released and how long is it?
Chopper was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
How much did Chopper make at the box office?
Chopper grossed $236K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Chopper?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Chopper was composed by Mick Harvey.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Chopper?
Chopper holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; CA: R; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).