Smash Palace (1981)
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- Not Rated
- 1h 48min
- Drama, Thriller
- 30 Apr 1982 (USA)
- Movie
After the break-up of his marriage, a racing driver sets out to get back his daughter - at any cost.
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| Bruno Lawrence | ... |
Alan / Jacqui's husband
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| Anna Maria Monticelli | ... |
Jacqui / Alan's wife
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| Greer Robson-Kirk | ... |
Georgie / daughter
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Keith Aberdein | ... |
Ray / policeman
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Desmond Kelly | ... |
Tiny / worker
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Lynne Robson | ... |
Linda
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| Margaret Umbers | ... |
Rose / pharmacist
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Sean Duffy | ... |
Frank / policeman
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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 | ... |
Armed Offenders' Squad
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Ross Davies | ... |
Armed Offenders' Squad
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Colin Fredricksen | ... |
Armed Offenders' Squad
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Thomas King | ... |
Armed Offenders' Squad
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Chris Pasco | ... |
Armed Offenders' Squad
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Ewan Somerville | ... |
Armed Offenders' Squad
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Frank Taylor | ... |
Armed Offenders' Squad
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Mike Wiggins | ... |
Armed Offenders' Squad
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Doug McKenzie | ... |
Helicopter Pilot
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Don Lee | ... |
Minister
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Ray Littlewood | ... |
Barman
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Chris Parkinson | ... |
Commentator (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Roger Donaldson | ||
Written by
| Roger Donaldson | ... | (written by) |
| Peter Hansard | ... | (script adviser) & |
| Bruno Lawrence | ... | (script adviser) |
Produced by
| Roger Donaldson | ... | producer |
| Larry Parr | ... | associate producer |
| Michael Sterling | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Sharon O'Neill | ||
Cinematography by
| Graeme Cowley | ||
Film Editing by
| Michael Horton | ||
Editorial Department
| Patrick Monaghan | ... | editor: video tape |
Art Direction by
| Reston Griffiths | ||
Costume Design by
| Annabel Blackett | ||
Makeup Department
| Bryony Hurden | ... | hair stylist / makeup artist |
Production Management
| Dorthe Scheffmann | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Linda Cowley | ... | second assistant director |
| Steve Locker-Lampson | ... | assistant director |
| Derek Morton | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Len Nightingale | ... | props |
| Stephen Penny | ... | props |
Sound Department
| Stewart Main | ... | boom operator |
| Patrick Monaghan | ... | dubbing editor |
| Derek Morton | ... | dubbing editor |
| Don Reynolds | ... | sound mixer |
| Brian Shennan | ... | sound mixer |
| Mike Westgate | ... | sound mixer / sound recordist (as Michael Westgate) |
Special Effects by
| Kevin Chisnall | ... | special effects supervisor |
Stunts
| Ian Barber | ... | fight coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Mike Becroft | ... | grip assistant |
| David Brown | ... | electrician |
| Roland Carati | ... | video tape operator |
| Sal Criscillo | ... | still photographer |
| Peter Day | ... | focus puller |
| Stuart Dryburgh | ... | gaffer |
| Brian Kassler | ... | key grip |
| Paul Leach | ... | camera operator |
| Steve Locker-Lampson | ... | video tape operator |
| Rex Rattenbury | ... | additional still photographer |
| John Spurdle | ... | grip / video tape operator |
| Ian Turtill | ... | video tape operator |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Annabel Blackett | ... | wardrobe |
Script and Continuity Department
| Peter Hansard | ... | script advisor |
| Bruno Lawrence | ... | script advisor |
| Suzi Pointon | ... | continuity |
Transportation Department
| Steve Millen | ... | special driver |
| Ray Sturch | ... | car crash driver |
Additional Crew
| Lorraine Clements | ... | caterer |
| Jan Ferguson | ... | caterer |
| Gary French | ... | videotape consultant |
| Veronica Lawrence | ... | production assistant |
| Brian Mahony | ... | insurance broker |
| Robyn McGhie | ... | caterer |
| Terry McGrath | ... | production accountant |
| Angela Zivkovic | ... | runner |
| Mickey Cottrell | ... | publicist (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Aardvark Films (1981) (New Zealand) (theatrical)
- Atlantic Releasing Corporation (1982) (United States) (theatrical)
- Roadshow Films (1982) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Mainline (1983) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Svensk Filmindustri (SF) (1983) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- T&O Film (1983) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Roadshow Home Video (1983) (Australia) (video) (under the "Palace Academy" label)
- Vestron Video (1984) (United States) (VHS) (pan and scan)
- Endeavour Roadshow (1985) (New Zealand) (video)
- Home Video Hellas (HVH) (1986) (Greece) (VHS)
- Arrow Academy (2018) (United States) (Blu-ray)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Vestron Incorporated (VHS package design)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
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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| Taglines | There's No Road Back! See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | One of the Armed Offenders Squad member, Colin Fredricksen, was the son-in-law of the owner of the Horopito Motors car wreckers yard in which the film is set. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Night Shift/Smash Palace/Xica da Silva/An Officer and a Gentleman (1982). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Smash Palace See more » |