An injured Max (Mel Gibson) has returned to the settler’s camp, after his car has been destroyed. He offers to drive the oil tanker for their breakout attempt.

Director George Miller explains that Mad Max 2 (1981) was a very different production experience.

Director George Miller reflects on the various cultural interpretations of Mad Max (1979) and how they influenced his preparation of Mad Max 2 (1981).

Director George Miller talks about making the first Mad Max film (1979).

It's hard to overstate the influence of Mad Max – on filmmakers, action cinema and the course of Australian movies.

George Miller discusses what influenced him in making Mad Max.

Max (Mel Gibson) and the Feral Kid (Emil Minty) are alone now on the tanker. All their support crew have been killed defending it. One of the attackers has his metal claws stuck in Max’s shoulder.

This advertising flyer is for the 1983 cinema re-release of Mad Max in Australia.

This production photo of Mad Max features, from left: Chic Stringer (stills photographer), Garry Wilkins (sound recordist), Harry Glynatsis (camera assistant), John Hipwell (unit mana

A production still of the Mad Max crew on location. Director George Miller is visible at far left wearing an overcoat.