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Smash Palace (1982)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 ... See full summary » Director:Roger Donaldson |
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Title: Smash Palace (1982)
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Bruno Lawrence | ... |
Al Shaw
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Anna Maria Monticelli | ... |
Jacqui Shaw
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Greer Robson | ... |
Georgie Shaw
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Keith Aberdein | ... |
Ray Foley
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Desmond Kelly | ... |
Tiny
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Lynne Robson | ... |
Linda
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Margaret Umbers | ... |
Rose
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Sean Duffy | ... |
Frank
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Bryan Johnson | ... |
2nd Police Officer
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Terence Donovan | ... |
Traffic Officer
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Dick Rollo | ... |
Uncle Arthur
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Ian Barber | ... |
Fight Leader
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Mike Beytagh | ... |
Armed Offenders' Squad
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Brian Chase | ... |
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Ross Davies | ... |
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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. Written by Evan Yates
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racecar driver | husband wife relationship | resentment | estrangement | marriage problems |Taglines:
There's No Road Back! See more »Genres:
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Country:
New ZealandRelease Date:
30 April 1982 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Acorralado en el infierno See more »Company Credits
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I saw this movie while on vacation in New Zealand and loved it. Lawrence gives a terrific portrayal of a man whose life is thrown into chaos when his obsession with building a race car and paying more attention to his new car junkyard leads his wife to an affair with his best friend. He then kidnaps their daughter and heads for the woods. If you can find this movie anywhere, rent it. You won't regret it. The final scene to this film is especially memorable. I will not reveal it-you will have to see it to find out. You will never forget it, that's for sure.
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