Chopper (2000, Australia)

The critically acclaimed and multi-award-winning Australian cinema classic Chopper tells the story of the late Mark Brandon “Chopper” Read. Real-life convict, bestselling author, and self-proclaimed “national icon”.

Written and directed by Andrew Dominik, in his feature directorial debut, Chopper stars Eric Bana as the title character – recommended for the role by Chopper himself – and co-stars Vince Colosimo, Simon Lyndon, Kate Beahan, and David Field.