Chopper (film)
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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.
Infobox
Directed by
Andrew Dominik
Screenplay by
Andrew Dominik
Story by
Mark "Chopper" Read
Produced by
Michele Bennett
Starring
mw- Eric Bana Vince Colosimo Simon Lyndon Kate Beahan David Field
Cinematography
Geoffrey Hall Kevin Hayward
Edited by
Ken Sallows
Music by
Mick Harvey
Productioncompanies
Australian Film Finance Corporation Mushroom Pictures Pariah Entertainment Group
Distributed by
Mushroom Pictures
Release date
3 August 2000 (2000-08-03)
Running time
94 minutes
Country
Australia
Language
English
Box office
A$6.8 million
Tables
· Awards and nominations
AACTA Awards(2000 AFI Awards)
AACTA Awards(2000 AFI Awards)
Award
AACTA Awards(2000 AFI Awards)
Category
Best Film
Subject
Michele Bennett
Result
Nominated
Best Direction
Best Direction
Award
Best Direction
Category
Andrew Dominik
Subject
Won
Best Adapted Screenplay
Best Adapted Screenplay
Award
Best Adapted Screenplay
Category
Nominated
Best Actor
Best Actor
Award
Best Actor
Category
Eric Bana
Subject
Won
Best Supporting Actor
Best Supporting Actor
Award
Best Supporting Actor
Category
Simon Lyndon
Subject
Won
Best Cinematography
Best Cinematography
Award
Best Cinematography
Category
Geoffrey Hall
Subject
Nominated
Kevin Hayward
Kevin Hayward
Award
Kevin Hayward
Category
Nominated
Best Editing
Best Editing
Award
Best Editing
Category
Ken Sallows
Subject
Nominated
Best Original Music Score
Best Original Music Score
Award
Best Original Music Score
Category
Mick Harvey
Subject
Nominated
Best Production Design
Best Production Design
Award
Best Production Design
Category
Paddy Reardon
Subject
Nominated
British Independent Film Awards
British Independent Film Awards
Award
British Independent Film Awards
Category
Best Foreign Independent Film
Subject
Andrew Dominik
Result
Nominated
Cognac Police Film Festival
Cognac Police Film Festival
Award
Cognac Police Film Festival
Category
Critics Award
Subject
Won
Grand Prix Award
Grand Prix Award
Award
Grand Prix Award
Category
Won
FCCA Awards
FCCA Awards
Award
FCCA Awards
Category
Best Film
Subject
Michele Bennett
Result
Won
Best Director
Best Director
Award
Best Director
Category
Andrew Dominik
Subject
Won
Best Screenplay
Best Screenplay
Award
Best Screenplay
Category
Nominated
Best Male Actor
Best Male Actor
Award
Best Male Actor
Category
Eric Bana
Subject
Won
Best Male Supporting Actor
Best Male Supporting Actor
Award
Best Male Supporting Actor
Category
Simon Lyndon
Subject
Won
Best Female Supporting Actor
Best Female Supporting Actor
Award
Best Female Supporting Actor
Category
Kate Beahan
Subject
Nominated
Best Cinematography
Best Cinematography
Award
Best Cinematography
Category
Geoffrey Hall
Subject
Nominated
Kevin Hayward
Kevin Hayward
Award
Kevin Hayward
Category
Nominated
Best Editing
Best Editing
Award
Best Editing
Category
Ken Sallows
Subject
Nominated
Best Music Score
Best Music Score
Award
Best Music Score
Category
Mick Harvey
Subject
Nominated
Inside Film Awards
Inside Film Awards
Award
Inside Film Awards
Category
Best Independent New Filmmaker
Subject
Andrew Dominik
Result
Won
Best Actor
Best Actor
Award
Best Actor
Category
Eric Bana
Subject
Won
Stockholm International Film Festival
Stockholm International Film Festival
Award
Stockholm International Film Festival
Category
Bronze Horse Award
Subject
Andrew Dominik
Result
Nominated
Best Actor
Best Actor
Award
Best Actor
Category
Eric Bana
Subject
Won
| Award | Category | Subject | Result |
| AACTA Awards(2000 AFI Awards) | Best Film | Michele Bennett | Nominated |
| Best Direction | Andrew Dominik | Won | |
| Best Adapted Screenplay | Nominated | ||
| Best Actor | Eric Bana | Won | |
| Best Supporting Actor | Simon Lyndon | Won | |
| Best Cinematography | Geoffrey Hall | Nominated | |
| Kevin Hayward | Nominated | ||
| Best Editing | Ken Sallows | Nominated | |
| Best Original Music Score | Mick Harvey | Nominated | |
| Best Production Design | Paddy Reardon | Nominated | |
| British Independent Film Awards | Best Foreign Independent Film | Andrew Dominik | Nominated |
| Cognac Police Film Festival | Critics Award | Won | |
| Grand Prix Award | Won | ||
| FCCA Awards | Best Film | Michele Bennett | Won |
| Best Director | Andrew Dominik | Won | |
| Best Screenplay | Nominated | ||
| Best Male Actor | Eric Bana | Won | |
| Best Male Supporting Actor | Simon Lyndon | Won | |
| Best Female Supporting Actor | Kate Beahan | Nominated | |
| Best Cinematography | Geoffrey Hall | Nominated | |
| Kevin Hayward | Nominated | ||
| Best Editing | Ken Sallows | Nominated | |
| Best Music Score | Mick Harvey | Nominated | |
| Inside Film Awards | Best Independent New Filmmaker | Andrew Dominik | Won |
| Best Actor | Eric Bana | Won | |
| Stockholm International Film Festival | Bronze Horse Award | Andrew Dominik | Nominated |
| Best Actor | Eric Bana | Won |
References
- Chopper at Box Office Mojohttps://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=chopper.htm
- British Board of Film Classificationhttps://web.archive.org/web/20200815144832/https://www.bbfc.co.uk/releases/chopper
- The Numbershttps://www.the-numbers.com/movie/Chopper#tab=summary
- Varietyhttps://variety.com/2000/film/markets-festivals/chopper-1200463957/
- Directory of world cinema - Australia and New Zealandhttps://books.google.com/books?id=TBT0uE2DygAC&q=Director%27s+Cut%3A+Andrew+Dominik%27s+%22Chopper%22&pg=PA141
- Senses of Cinemahttps://collider.com/chopper-andrew-dominik/
- "Chopper"http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/chopper/
- Chicago Sun-Timeshttps://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/chopper-2001
- SBShttp://www.sbs.com.au/films/movie/1768/Chopper
- Screen International
- The Hollywood Reporter
- "Australian Films at the Australian Box Office"https://web.archive.org/web/20110309072214/http://film.vic.gov.au/resources/documents/AA4_Aust_Box_office_report.pdf
- "'Chopper' is Returning to Australian Cinemas for Its 25th Anniversary — and There'll be 13 Minutes of Bonus Behind-the-Scenes Footage"https://concreteplayground.com/brisbane/arts-entertainment/chopper-cinemas-25th-anniversary
- https://web.archive.org/web/20050616050746fw_/http://www.foxmovies.com.au/home_ent/june_library_2005.pdf [bare URL PDF]https://web.archive.org/web/20050616050746fw_/http://www.foxmovies.com.au/home_ent/june_library_2005.pdf
- "CHOPPER (20TH ANNIVERSARY) (Blu-Ray)"https://shop.madman.com.au/products/chopper-20th-anniversary-blu-ray?srsltid=AfmBOop_B0eDlG_I66sAE0v7LO3I8ga8W3paEXCPRBbuMzUBrAnaoPm-