Chopper (film)

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Chopper
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Andrew Dominik
Screenplay by	Andrew Dominik
Story by	Mark "Chopper" Read
Produced by	Michele Bennett
Starring	Eric Bana Vince Colosimo Simon Lyndon Kate Beahan David Field
Cinematography	Geoffrey Hall Kevin Hayward
Edited by	Ken Sallows
Music by	Mick Harvey
Production companies	Australian Film Finance Corporation Mushroom Pictures Pariah Entertainment Group
Distributed by	Mushroom Pictures[1]
Release date	3 August 2000 (3 August 2000)
Running time	94 minutes[2]
Country	Australia
Language	English
Box office	A$6.8 million

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 A$6.8 million worldwide and received positive reviews.^[3] It has since garnered a cult following.