“The Road Warrior” (1982)

“The Road Warrior” (1982), also known as “Mad Max 2”, is a seminal post-apocalyptic action film directed by George Miller. This movie is the second installment in the Mad Max franchise, starring Mel Gibson as the iconic character Max Rockatansky.
Set in a dystopian future where society has collapsed due to energy crises and nuclear war, The Road Warrior follows Max, a former police officer who has become a drifter, wandering the desolate wastelands of Australia. The world is now dominated by ruthless gangs that scavenge for the remaining fuel, which has become the most valuable resource.
Max encounters a small community of survivors who have managed to secure an oil refinery. These survivors are under constant attack by a violent gang led by the fearsome Humungus, who wants to take control of the refinery and its precious fuel. Reluctantly, Max agrees to help the community defend themselves and escape with their fuel in exchange for gasoline for his own vehicle. What follows is a thrilling and relentless series of chases and battles, culminating in one of the most iconic and intense car chase sequences in film history.