40 years ago, this sci-fi classic had an almost entirely different title

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Sometimes to cover tracks during production and prevent leaks from fans, sometimes due to the simple indecisiveness of directors, sometimes to adapt to audiences in other countries, it is common for the titles of major Hollywood projects to undergo some modification before arrival. in theaters.

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So it was 40 years ago when a young Australian filmmaker named (as yet unknown) George Miller introduced his first feature film to the world. The upcoming sci-fi classic, directed by Mel Gibson and set in a ruthless post-apocalyptic world: the thrilling and influential Mad Max.

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Three sequels and a prequel (the spectacular Furiosa, in cinemas from 22 May) later, the highly effective title of the famous franchise is now evident, but this was not always the case for French audiences.

Indeed, as recently recalled Post by Philip Lombardi on

Head for the white metal?

Letter Subject: Replace the original title “Mad Max the Interceptor” with the new French title “Matière hurlante”.

Was this title, which is surprising when we find it 40 years later, intended based on the popularity of the science fiction magazine? Screaming metal (which was on the rise at the time) in the Court of Spectators in France? There is every reason to think so.

Nevertheless, the production was completed and George Miller’s film was released under the original name: Mad Max.

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