Smash Palace
1981, English. Directed by Roger Donaldson.
She's my daughter and I'll do what I like!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Smash Palace is streaming on ARROW in India.
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Cast & crew
- Roger DonaldsonDirector
- Bruno LawrenceAl Shaw
- Anna Maria MonticelliJacqui Shaw
- Greer RobsonGeorgie Shaw
- Keith AberdeinRay Foley
- Desmond KellyTiny
- Lynne RobsonLinda
- Margaret UmbersRose
- Bryan Johnson2nd Police Officer
- Terence DonovanTraffic Officer
- Dick RolloUncle Arthur
- Ian BarberFight Leader
- Mike BeytaghArmed Offenders' Squad
Details
- Released
- 1 May 1981
- Country
- New Zealand
- Written by
- Roger Donaldson, Peter Hansard, Bruno Lawrence
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Smash Palace runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
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Smash Palace is streaming on ARROW in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Smash Palace?
If you liked Smash Palace, try Little Boy Blue, The Truth About Emanuel, 6 Below: Miracle on the Mountain.
Who directed Smash Palace?
Smash Palace (1981) was directed by Roger Donaldson and stars Bruno Lawrence, Anna Maria Monticelli, Greer Robson.