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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. On a Sunday morning in June 1864, Morgan approached Round Hill station, near the NSW/Victorian border, clutching a revolver.
- 2 min
- LJ Charleston
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.
Jul 9, 1976 · A biopic of Daniel Morgan, an Irish ex-pat who became a notorious bushranger in 1850s Australia. Starring Dennis Hopper, Jack Thompson and David Gulpilil, the film depicts his revenge, his friendship with an aborigine and his clash with the colonial authorities.
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- Action, Crime, Drama
- Philippe Mora
- 1976-07-09
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
- 20K
- 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.
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Learn about the life and crimes of John Fuller, aka Mad Dan Morgan, one of Victoria's most notorious and hated outlaws. Find out how he was captured, killed and dissected by the police in 1865.