Smash Palace(1981)
She's my daughter and I'll do what I like!
Smash Palace Synopsis
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.
Smash Palace (1981) is a drama and thriller film directed by Roger Donaldson, released on May 1, 1981 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars Bruno Lawrence, Anna Maria Monticelli, Greer Robson and Keith Aberdein. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 33 ratings.
- Director:
- Roger Donaldson
- Writers:
- Roger Donaldson, Peter Hansard, Bruno Lawrence
- Producers:
- Roger Donaldson, Larry Parr
- Cinematographer:
- Graeme Cowley
- Composer:
- Sharon O'Neill
- Production:
- New Zealand Film Commission, Aardvark Films, Moviescripts
- Status:
- Released
Smash Palace (1981) Trailer
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Smash Palace Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bruno Lawrence
as Al Shaw
Anna Maria Monticelli
as Jacqui Shaw
Greer Robson
as Georgie Shaw
- Keith Aberdein
Keith Aberdein
as Ray Foley
- Desmond Kelly
Desmond Kelly
as Tiny
- Lynne Robson
Lynne Robson
as Linda
Margaret Umbers
as Rose
- Bryan Johnson
Bryan Johnson
as 2nd Police Officer
Terence Donovan
as Traffic Officer
- Dick Rollo
Dick Rollo
as Uncle Arthur
- Ian Barber
Ian Barber
as Fight Leader
- Mike Beytagh
Mike Beytagh
as Armed Offenders' Squad
Key crew
Directed by Roger Donaldson, written by Roger Donaldson, Peter Hansard and Bruno Lawrence, produced by Roger Donaldson and Larry Parr.
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Smash Palace Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 33 ratings.
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Smash Palace – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Smash Palace online?
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Smash Palace (1981) is available to stream on ARROW, and to rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Smash Palace?
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The main cast of Smash Palace (1981) includes Bruno Lawrence, Anna Maria Monticelli, Greer Robson, Keith Aberdein and Desmond Kelly. The film was directed by Roger Donaldson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Smash Palace released?
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Smash Palace was released on May 1, 1981 and runs for 1h 48m.
Is Smash Palace worth watching?
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Smash Palace (1981) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 33 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Smash Palace?
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Yes. The official Smash Palace trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.