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Romper Stomper
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NC17,1hr 32min
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January 1, 1993
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20th Century Fox
Synopsis: This controversial drama (which earned an NC-17 rating in the U.S.) was a major box-office success in its native Australia, and it made an overnight star of its leading man, Russell Crowe. Hando (Crowe) is a member of a gang of racist skinheads who lash out with violence against the growing number of Asian immigrants settling in the country. While Hando and his partner Davey (Daniel Pollock) lead a bunch of brutal, half-bright thugs, they have convinced themselves that what they do is the noble work ... Full Synopsis
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Jason Buchanan
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A visually stylish but brutally violent film that manages to be both thoughtfully entertaining and viscerally effective despite its controversial subject matter, Geoffrey Wright's feature debut offers future mega-star Russell Crowe in a repulsively effective early performance. Sparking initial controversy for its alleged ambivalence regarding its protagonists' lifestyle, the vigilant viewer sees through ... Full Review
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