---
title: "Chopper"
year: 2000
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/chopper-2000"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 9519
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 94
community_rating: 6.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Chopper (2000) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/chopper-2000

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Chopper is a film first released in 2000. Catalogued under Crime, Drama, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Mushroom Pictures, Australian Film Finance Corporation, Pariah Films. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A gritty portrait of Australia's most infamous outlaw, Mark 'Chopper' Read."

### Why Watch
- Eric Bana delivers a magnetic performance as Chopper
- The film captures the chaotic world of crime and prison

### Caveats & Content Note
- Violent and explicit content may deter sensitive viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The film's graphic violence, drug use, and adult themes make it suitable for mature audiences only.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: gritty, dark, intense, raw

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/chopper-2000#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Andrew Dominik
- **Networks / Studios**: Mushroom Pictures, Australian Film Finance Corporation, Pariah Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Eric Bana** as *Mark Brandon 'Chopper' Read*
- **Vince Colosimo** as *Neville Bartos*
- **Simon Lyndon** as *Jimmy Loughnan*
- **David Field** as *Keithy George*
- **Dan Wyllie** as *Bluey*
- **Bill Young** as *Detective Downie*
- **Kate Beahan** as *Tanya*
- **Gary Waddell** as *Kevin Darcy*
- **Renée Brack** as *Television Interviewer*
- **Richard Sutherland** as *Prison Officer*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who portrays Mark Read in the film?
Eric Bana plays Mark 'Chopper' Read.

### Q: When was the film released in Australia?
It opened wide on 3 August 2000.

### Q: What is the film's rating?
It received an R (over 18) rating in Australia.

### Q: Who directed Chopper?
The film was directed by Andrew Dominik.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour 34 minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Chopper — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/9519)
- [Chopper (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chopper_(film))
- [Chopper (2000) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0221073/)
- [Drsňák Chopper / Chopper (2000)](https://www.sms.cz/film/drsnak-chopper)
- [Chopper (2000) - Stream Free | Tubi](https://tubitv.com/movies/100014054/chopper)
- [Chopper | Rotten Tomatoes](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/chopper)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*