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Smash Palace (1981)
Release Year: 1981
Nation: New Zealand
Alternative Title: Acorralado en el infierno, Ei onnea ilman sinua, O kynigimenos, Roncspalota, Os Degraus do Paraíso, Yikilan Dünya, Smash Palace - Keine Chance für Al
Director: Roger Donaldson
Writer: Bruno Lawrence, Peter Hansard, Roger Donaldson
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
Companies: Aardvark Films, Moviescripts, New Zealand Film Commission
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Awards & Similar
Awards: N/A
Similar:
Story
Al Shaw, a former race car driver turned car wrecker yard owner in New Zealand's North Island, is consumed by his obsession with cars and neglects his French wife Jacqui. When Al discovers Jacqui in the arms of another man, he takes their daughter Georgie and flees to the bush. In his desperation to hold on to his family, Al inadvertently helps ruin his own marriage and then kidnaps Georgie.
Summary
Smash Palace is a New Zealand drama-thriller directed by Roger Donaldson in 1981. The film revolves around Al Shaw, portrayed by Bruno Lawrence, who runs a car wrecking yard called 'Smash Palace' after his racing career ended. The movie explores themes of obsession, family dynamics, and the consequences of one's actions. Although details are scarce from the provided sources, it is understood that the film deals with the unraveling of Al Shaw's life due to his single-minded pursuit of his passion for cars at the expense of his relationships.
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