Mark 'Chopper' Read was one of Australia's most infamous criminals, and his life was so colourful that a film was made about ...

Mark 'Chopper' Read, who earned his sobriquet by hacking off his victims' toes. A Number One nutcase, he's portrayed in a tremendous performance by Eric Bana, from neglected Aussie comedy The Castle.

Mark "Chopper" Read dabbled in stand-up comedy, endured lengthy stints in prison, and made a wildly audacious attempt to kidnap a judge with a shotgun. His life was a tapestry of vibrant and ...