Mad Dog Morgan
Seen it?1976 | 102 min | Action, Crime, Drama, Western
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans and action fans. If you loved Chopper, start here.
- The mood
- Dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 42 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Made in 1976: an older pace and style.
The true story of Irish outlaw Daniel Morgan, who is wanted, dead or alive, in Australia during the 1850s.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
Generally positive reviews
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 3 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 28K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Philippe Mora
- Dennis HopperDaniel Morgan
- Jack ThompsonDetective Manwaring
- David GulpililBilly
- Bill HunterSgt. Smith
- Frank ThringSuperintendent Cobham
- Michael PateSuperintendent Winch
- Wallas EatonMacpherson
- John HargreavesBaylis
- Robin RamsayRoget
- Graeme BlundellItalian Jack