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26 September 1986 (USA)
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From the Australian Outback to New York City, Michael J. "Crocodile" Dundee is about to survive in a different kind of Jungle. more
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An American reporter goes to the Australian outback to meet an eccentric crocodile poacher and invites him to New York City. full summary | add synopsis
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Nominated for Oscar.
Another 3 wins
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7 nominations
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The Film that Put "Down Under" on Top (10/10)
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Paul Hogan | ... | Michael J. 'Crocodile' Dundee | |
| Linda Kozlowski | ... | Sue Charlton | |
| John Meillon | ... | Walter Reilly | |
| David Gulpilil | ... | Neville Bell | |
| Ritchie Singer | ... | Con | |
| Maggie Blinco | ... | Ida | |
| Steve Rackman | ... | Donk | |
| Gerry Skilton | ... | Nugget | |
| Terry Gill | ... | Duffy | |
| Peter Turnbull | ... | Trevor | |
| Khristina Totos | ... | Rosita (as Christine Totos) | |
| Graham 'Grace' Walker | ... | Angelo | |
| David Bracks | ... | Burt (Roo Shooter) | |
| Brett Hogan | ... | Peter (Roo Shooter) | |
| Mark Blum | ... | Richard Mason |
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'Crocodile' Dundee (UK) (USA)
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93 min
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2.35 : 1 more
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Iceland:L |
Norway:12 |
Singapore:PG |
Australia:PG (tv rating) |
South Korea:15 |
New Zealand:PG |
Argentina:13 |
Australia:M |
Canada:PG |
Chile:TE |
Finland:K-12 |
Netherlands:AL |
Norway:11 |
Sweden:11 |
UK:15 |
USA:PG-13 |
West Germany:12
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The wild and ferocious buffalo that Mick Dundee pacified was drugged.
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Errors in geography: Mick enters the subway at the 59th Street-Columbus Circle station at the end of the film, but the wall tiles feature the number 9, since the scene was filmed at the 9th Avenue station on the BMT Culver Line.
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Walter Reilly:
[after the fight with the croc in the bar, Mick joins Sue and Wally] Sorry I that frightened you, miss. Uh, you see, it's stuffed!
Michael J. "Crocodile" Dundee: [Mick indicates "Cyril"] Him an' me both, Wal. Michael J "Crocodile" Dundee.
Sue Charlton: [Sue shakes his hand] Never-Never Safaris.
Michael J. "Crocodile" Dundee: Yeah, er, never go out with a s... If you do, you'll never come back. Right, Wal?
Walter Reilly: [giggles]
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Michael J. "Crocodile" Dundee: [Mick indicates "Cyril"] Him an' me both, Wal. Michael J "Crocodile" Dundee.
Sue Charlton: [Sue shakes his hand] Never-Never Safaris.
Michael J. "Crocodile" Dundee: Yeah, er, never go out with a s... If you do, you'll never come back. Right, Wal?
Walter Reilly: [giggles]
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Referenced in "Family Guy: You May Now Kiss the... Uh... Guy Who Receives (#4.25)" (2006)
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Live It Up
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Was that lady really a man?Where in Australia is the Northern Territory located?
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One of the great things about movies is that every once in awhile the unexpected happens, something comes along that you know immediately is just a bit different and special somehow. Usually it's the film itself, but on occasion-- and this is one of them-- a character will emerge who is not just a character in a movie, but IS the movie. Here, it's the title character of `Crocodile Dundee,' directed by Peter Faiman, and starring Paul Hogan as the inimitable Mick Dundee, a rather unique individual hailing from the small hamlet of Walkabout Creek, Australia. Mick hit the big screen in 1986, and from the first moment he appeared, right up through the end of the second sequel, it's been a `G'day' for audiences around the world.
In Australia on assignment for her New York newspaper, journalist Sue Charlton (Linda Kozlowski) runs across a story she just has to pursue. It's about a legendary `local' from one of the small towns on the cusp of the bush, a crocodile hunter who, the story goes, had his leg bitten off by a croc, then managed to survive by crawling, alone, for days on end across the outback. So it's off to the town of Walkabout Creek in search of this larger-than-life character, who it turns out is quite a `character' to say the least. He is, in fact, one of a kind.
After a memorable meeting in the town's only pub (one of about four buildings in the whole place), Michael J. `Mick' Dundee agrees to take her on a tour retracing his steps and reconstructing the famous event where it actually took place. He promises a hard journey through some rugged terrain-- no place, in fact, for a `Sheila'-- but, like any good reporter, she's ready for anything; or so she thinks. And it's the beginning of an adventure she, as well as the audience, will never forget.
Hogan concocted the story and created the character, then wrote the screenplay along with John Cornell and Ken Shadie, after which he turned it over to director Faiman, who did a worthy, if not exceptional, job of translating Hogan's vision to the screen. Faiman, however, is destined to be the forgotten man with regards to this project, inasmuch as he was not only necessarily overshadowed by writer/star Hogan, but he presented the film in a fairly straightforward manner, without anything particularly noteworthy that `he' did that would put his `signature' on it. Add to that the fact that this was the first of only two films Faiman ever directed (his second was the lackluster `Dutch' in 1991); simply not enough to reference him, nothing added to his resume afterwards to make you take notice and say, `Oh, yes, he directed Dundee,' too.' Still, filmmaking is inherently a collaborative medium, and as they say, a film does not `direct' itself; so credit must be given where it is due, and considering how good this film is, and how well it did at the box office, it points up that whatever Faiman did, he did right. And he deserves to be acknowledged for it.
It's no secret, of course, what really makes this film work. Aside from the engaging story with it's romantic notions of adventure, from beginning to end it has the four `Big Cs' going for it: Character, Charisma, Chemistry and Charm. Let's face it, Paul Hogan is `The Man' as Mick Dundee; he's the guy other guys admire and want to be (whether or not they'll admit to it), and he has the kind of natural good looks, charisma and charm that is irresistible to the ladies (whether or not they'll admit to it). And the chemistry between Hogan and Kozlowski is irrefutable; it's the kind that makes you want to put another shrimp on the barbie. Besides all of which there is an innate honesty about Hogan's Mick that shines through like a 1st order Fresnel light in a London fog. He's laid-back and grounded, with a refreshingly logical outlook on life-- this guy's never going to need a pill for hypertension-- and what adds even more to his appeal is that there's a touch of larceny in his make-up, hiding just beneath that twinkle in his eye and his obvious integrity. You also know instinctively that this is the guy you want in your corner when the chips are down. All of this and more is what Paul Hogan captures in his performance; this is the Mick `Crocodile' Dundee he brings to the screen.
In her motion picture debut, the lovely Linda Kozlowski brings some sizzle to the screen and proves to be the perfect counterpoint to co-star Hogan. Something of an `Ibsenesque' role model, she demonstrates that a woman can be strong and ultra feminine, capable yet vulnerable, and all at the same time. It makes her portrayal of Sue Charlton convincing, well rounded and real; much more than just a cardboard cutout kind of a character that could have been used as nothing more than a vehicle to move the story along. Instead, though this is without question Mick Dundee's story, she makes it her story, too, and it gives the film an added perspective and considerably more depth than what is usually found in light comedy, which is essentially what this film is. And there's a look in her eye and something in the way she smiles at Mick that has an absolute ring of truth to it. You could say, in fact, that Hogan and Kozlowski are the Bogie and Bacall of the outback.
Another invaluable asset to the film is the performance of the likable John Meillon as Mick's friend, Walter Reilly. The part is a true character actor's character, and Meillon does it beautifully. The supporting cast includes Mark Blum (Richard), Michael Lombard (Sam), Steve Rackman (Donk) and Reginald VelJohnson (Gus). A memorable film filled with unforgettable characters, `Crocodile Dundee' will take you to the top o'the world... `down under.' 10/10.