Smash Palace
She's my daughter and I'll do what I like!
1981 · 1h 48m · N/A
Drama, Thriller
Directed by
Roger Donaldson
Overview
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.
Director and cast
- Roger Donaldson Director
- Bruno Lawrence as Al Shaw
- Anna Maria Monticelli as Jacqui Shaw
- Greer Robson as Georgie Shaw
- Keith Aberdein as Ray Foley
- Desmond Kelly as Tiny
- Lynne Robson as Linda
- Margaret Umbers as Rose
- Sean Duffy as Frank
- Bryan Johnson as 2nd Police Officer
- Terence Donovan as Traffic Officer
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