The film "Crocodile Dundee" actor in one role

There are actors who have become hostage to a single film and a single role. Paul Hogan – one of such. And though the filmography of the actor includes more than a dozen paintings, most of us is familiar from the trilogy "Crocodile Dundee". The actor plays the role of simple-minded and charismatic hunter of the alligators, which it is difficult not to fall in love.

Storyline

The Idea of making a film about survival in the wild belongs to Paul Hogan. In its historic homeland at the time was widely reported the story of a provincial boy, who had been in the desert for a few long weeks and managed to survive, no matter what.

The film is set in the rugged Australian jungle where comes a young journalist to make an exciting story. Her guide in this green and dangerous world is the local Ranger Mick Dundee. Totally different from each other, the main characters have few days to spend in the wild, and then getting in a dangerous and absurd situations.

Soon Enough, girl reporter understands, hopelessly in love with his guide and inviting him to visit new York, her native concrete jungle. What happened – it is easy to guess. Encountered in extreme conditions, the main characters ultimately remain together.

Cast

Meager by Hollywood standards, the budget of the film were not given the opportunity to invite world famous stars. Starring actors are debuting in this field. Partner at Hogan this work was Linda Kozlowski, a young American actress, behind which were the only shows on Broadway.

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Friends of Dundee in the film was played by famous Australian actor John Meillon and aboriginal David Gulpilil. The groom of the main heroine is played by mark bloom, lit up in the picture “in Vain search of Susan”.

The shooting

The Australian part of the film was shot in about 7 weeks in the Northern territory. The model for the painting was the national Park "Kakadu", located 170 km from Darwin. The actors of the movie "Crocodile Dundee" as the entire crew lived in one of the abandoned mining settlements in appalling conditions without any benefits of civilization.

Animals that appear in the film, became a headache for all. In one scene of the movie "Crocodile Dundee" the actor had to shoot a Buffalo with his bare hands. Episode in a few minutes of screen time removed the whole day, because stubborn did not want to go. Just pumped him with a sedative, the operator could make a good shot. Of course, these crocodiles in scenes with people are not removed, they were replaced by effigies.

The Second part of the film was completed already in new York. According to the group, working in America was much nicer.

Some interesting facts

The film was released in late September 1986 and within days has gained unprecedented success. Spent shooting $ 8 million was quickly paid off. In world hire the film has earned 328 million, becoming the second at the box office in 1986, and yielded the palm only to the movie “Top gun” with Tom cruise in the lead role.

For work on the project «Crocodile Dundee" actor Paul Hogan was awarded the «Golden globe" and was nominated for the «Oscar».

For the actor of the film in this legendary film became fatal. 4 years after reaching the screen picture "Crocodile Dundee" actor divorced his first wife and tied her life with a female leading role – Linda Kozlowski. They lived together for 23 years, and then decided to leave.