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Release Year1981
Runtime1h 48m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Thriller
Votes32
DirectorRoger Donaldson
WritersRoger Donaldson, Peter Hansard, Bruno Lawrence
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsSmash Palace
About Smash Palace
Al Shaw's life revolves around motor racing and his back country junkyard, the "Smash Palace". His French wife, Jacqui, doesn't appreciate the lack of attention due to Al's obsession with cars. When Al finds her in the arms of another man, he takes his daughter, Georgie and heads for the bush, desperately hoping to hold on to the only family he has left.
Directed by Roger Donaldson, Smash Palace leans on a strong ensemble — Bruno Lawrence, Anna Maria Monticelli, Greer Robson — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1981.
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