Crocodile Dundee facts for kids
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| Directed by | Peter Faiman |
| Produced by | John Cornell |
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| Story by | Paul Hogan |
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| Music by | Peter Best |
| Cinematography | Russell Boyd |
| Editing by | David Stiven |
| Studio | Rimfire Films |
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| Release date(s) | 24 April 1986 (Australia) 26 September 1986 (United States) |
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| Language | English |
| Budget | A$8.8 million |
| Money made | US$328 million |
Crocodile Dundee (stylized as "Crocodile" Dundee in the United States) is a 1986 Australian-American romantic comedy adventure movie. It is set in the Australian Outback and in New York City. It stars Paul Hogan and Linda Kozlowski.
It is based on the true life of Rodney Ansell. The film had a budget of under $10 million. They meant to make a commercial Australian film that America would like. Many people in the world liked the movie. It made the second most money of all movies in the United States in 1986. It also was second in money made in the world in 1986.
There are two versions of the film: the Australian version, and the American / international version. The American version had much of the Australian slang replaced with more commonly understood words. It was also slightly shorter. There were two sequel movies: Crocodile Dundee II (1988) and Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles (2001).
Cast
- Paul Hogan as Michael "Crocodile" Dundee
- Linda Kozlowski as Sue Charlton
- John Meillon as Walter Reilly
- David Gulpilil as Neville "Nev" Bell
- Mark Blum as Richard Mason
- Michael Lombard as Sam Charlton
- Reginald VelJohnson as Gus
- Terry Gill as Duffy
- Steve Rackman as Donk
- Gerry Skilton as Nugget
- David Bracks as Burt (roo shooter)
- Peter Turnbull as Trevor
- Rik Colitti as Danny
- Christine Totos as Rosita
- Graham 'Grace' Walker as Angelo
- Caitlin Clarke as Simone
- Nancy Mette as Karla
- John Snyder
- Anne Carlisle as Gwendoline
- Anne Francine as Fran
- Paige Matthews as Party Girl
- Paul Greco as New Yorker
- Sullivan Walker as Tall Man
Awards
Award wins:
- Golden Globe Award for Best Actor - Motion Picture Musical or Comedy – Paul Hogan
Award nominations:
- Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
- Academy Award for Writing Original Screenplay – Paul Hogan, Ken Shadie, John Cornell
- BAFTA for Best Original Screenplay – Paul Hogan, Ken Shadie, John Cornell
- BAFTA Award for Best Actor – Paul Hogan
- Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress - Motion Picture – Linda Kozlowski
See also
In Spanish: Cocodrilo Dundee para niños
