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Chopper (2000)

★ 7.1R94 minDirector: Andrew Dominik

2000 film by Andrew Dominik

Chopper is a 2000 Australian crime drama film written and directed by Andrew Dominik, in his feature directorial debut, based on the autobiographical books by the criminal turned author Mark "Chopper" Read. The film stars Eric Bana as the title character and co-stars Vince Colosimo, Simon Lyndon, Kate Beahan and David Field. The film follows Read's life and time in prison. The film grossed $6.8 million worldwide and received positive reviews. It has since garnered a cult following.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is Chopper about?
Chopper (2000) — Chopper tells the intense story of Mark "Chopper" Read, a legendary criminal who wrote his autobiography while serving a murder sentence in prison. His book, From the Inside, upon which the film is based, was a best-seller.
Is Chopper based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Chopper scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.