What was the original Mad Max about?
What was the original Mad Max about? Taking place in a dystopian Australia in the near future, Mad Max tells the story of a highway patrolman cruising the squalid back roads that have become the breeding ground of criminals foraging for gasoline and scraps.
Why is Mad Max 1979 Rated R?
The strongest gory images are unlikely to be acceptable. Strong sadistic violence is also unlikely to be acceptable. “There may be detailed verbal references to sexual violence but the depiction of sexual violence must be discreet and justified by context.”
Where was Mad Max filmed 1979?
Principal photography for Mad Max took place in and around Melbourne and lasted for six weeks. The film initially received a polarized reception upon its release in April 1979, although it won four AACTA Awards.
What year does Mad Max take place?
The first movie was set some odd 10 years after the 1973 oil crisis, without any backstory written by the creators at first. It is reflected in hidden dates in the movie (December 6th, 1984, est. 1983).
