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Mad Dog Morgan is a 1976 Australian bushranger film directed by Philippe Mora and starring Dennis Hopper, Jack Thompson and David Gulpilil. It is based upon the life of Dan Morgan.
Sep 7, 2019 · The name he was born with was “Jack Fuller” but he was officially known as Daniel “Mad Dog” Morgan and he once considered the most blood thirsty Aussie bushranger of them all.
Morgan was known by multiple aliases during his criminal career, including Jack Morgan, John Smith, Sydney Bill, Warrigal, Dan the Breaker, Down-the-River Jack and Beardie. His life and exploits inspired the 1976 Ozploitation film Mad Dog Morgan, featuring Dennis Hopper in the title role.
Set in gold rush-era Victoria, and based on a true story, this violent, rollicking portrayal of infamous Irish outlaw Dan Morgan, a bravura performance from ...
- 4 min
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- Umbrella Entertainment
Nov 7, 2013 · Learn about the life and death of the notorious bushranger who earned the nickname ‘Mad Dan’ for his brutal and unpredictable crimes. Find out how he was killed, decapitated and dismembered by a mob of policemen and volunteers in 1865.
Jul 9, 1976 · Based on a true story, the film follows the life and crimes of Daniel Morgan, an Irish outlaw in 1850s Australia. Starring Dennis Hopper, Jack Thompson and David Gulpilil, the film explores the themes of revenge, justice and society.
Apr 8, 2020 · An engraving of Daniel 'Mad Dog' Morgan. State Library of Victora. Amongst the victims thus enumerated, two, named McGinnerty and Smith, were sergeants in the mounted police force. The former he shot dead upon the spot whilst the officer was riding up to ascertain who he was.
