Is Toecutter Immortan Joe?

Mad Max: Fury Road sees Toecutter actor Hugh Keays-Byrne star as Immortan Joe, but the original Mad Max villain has a secret second cameo, too.

Is Immortan Joe and Toecutter the same?

Hugh Keays Byrne, who portrays Toecutter, reprises his role as a main Mad Max villain, Immortan Joe, in the 2015 film - Mad Max: Fury Road. A natural result of a motorcycle performing a donut and then a burnout through it is a mark on the road that looks like a Phi symbol.

What happened to Toecutter in Mad Max?

Toecutter hisses angrily at Max before fleeing on his motorcycle, tailed closely by Max, he veers into the path of an oncoming semi-trailer truck and is run over and killed instantly.

Was Immortan Joe in the original Mad Max?

Series star Hugh Keays-Byrne gained the role of Immortan Joe thanks to his unforgettable turn as Toecutter in the original Mad Max, and the actor brought with him a strange technique that made the earlier villain so memorable.

Is Furiosa Immortan Joe's daughter?

Furiosa was born in a fertile land known as the Green Place. A daughter of Mary Jo Bassa, she is one of the Vuvalini of Many Mothers. She was taught how to read by the many mothers. Her initiating Mother was K.T.

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What's wrong with Immortan Joe in Mad Max?

He seems to have respiratory problems but due to his rank in society, he breathes clean air through a respirator mask (decorated with horse teeth to resemble a skeletal jaw) connected to a large breathing apparatus (resembling bellows) worn on his shoulders.

Why isn't Furiosa a breeder?

In an interview, Charlize Theron revealed that Furiosa was originally to be a wife of the Imperator, but was infertile: "[George Miller and I] talked about backstory, about how she ended up with no arm and that she was discarded. She couldn't breed, and that was all that she was good for.

Why does Furiosa put grease on her forehead?

The highlight really enhanced her cheekbones and made the eyes pop. Furiosa probably would have used a bit of grease or oil to get that sheen, and Charlize [Theron] thought for her character, she'd reapply it like war paint.” “There are different products we used to keep the girls shiny and sweaty.

Who died during filming of Mad Max?

H B Halicki, star and director of the original Gone in 60 Seconds died during the filming of the sequel http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0355181/bio The stunt was successfully performed in Hooper. It involved driving a car under a collapsing chimney. H B got the timing wrong and was killed.

Why do the Warboys spray their mouths?

The actor who invented and portrayed Immortan Joe, Keays-Byrne, explains the backstory of the War Boys' silvery mouth spray. He says while the hoard believes it's a ritual, it actually involves inhalation of “a very euphoric drug” that, in reality, keeps the War Boys high and suicidal in their devotion to Immortan Joe.

How did Toecutter get his name?

"Toe cutter" in the slaughterhouse sense is a perfect name for an enemy of the police because a toe cutter is a specialized tool specifically designed to cut off the feet of... (wait for it)... PIGS! So Toecutter the character is named after something that literally slaughters his law enforcement opposition.

What is wrong with the war boys Mad Max?

The War boys all appear to suffer from some sort of terminal disease - most commonly lymphoma. Healthy children are a rarity in the wastes and for those born with the affliction, signing on with Immortan Joe is the only way to prolong their short, miserable lifespans.

Did Toecutter survive?

Keays-Byrne's Toecutter is killed near the close of the original Mad Max and the decision to reference this moment allows Fury Road to show the title character is still haunted by the bloody events of the first movie. This ties Hardy's new version to the original Mad Max, while also foreshadowing Fury Road's ending.

Why is there a guy playing guitar in Mad Max?

The Doof Warrior is played by iOTA (AKA Sean Hape), an Australian actor-musician whose management company pitched the role to him as a “a mix between Keith Richards and a scarecrow”. He has form for this kind of thing. You may remember him as “Trimalchio the Orchestra Leader” in The Great Gatsby.

How many stuntmen have died making movies?

In the history of film and television, accidents have occurred during shooting, such as cast or crew fatalities or serious accidents that plagued production. From 1980 to 1990, there were 37 deaths relating to accidents during stunts; 24 of these deaths involved the use of helicopters.

How many people died making Mad Max Fury Road?

For comparison, The Road Warrior boasts 51 onscreen deaths thanks to its slew of gnarly car crashes, while Fury Road has a record-setting 75. In contrast, the lower-budget original movie Mad Max boasts only 13 onscreen deaths (14 if you count Max's dog), and the softer sequel Beyond Thunderdome has only 11.

What is Mad Max's dog name?

Dinki-Di (also known as "The Dog", not to be confused with "Dog") is an animal companion featured in the 2015 videogame, Mad Max.

How did Immortan Joe get his wives?

The Five Wives were hand picked by Immortan Joe, most likely from the crowds of The Wretched, much like War Pups and other valuable people.

What is wrong with Nux in Mad Max?

Turns out the irradiated wasteland is bad for your health, and Nux has a couple of gnarly neck tumours which he draws smiley faces on and nicknames Barry and Larry. He's not drinking the blood... It's a blood transfusion. It's going directly from Max's veins to Nux's.

What's the silver spray in Mad Max?

The "chrome spray" is a drug called Night Fume. Nux mentions Night Fume in passing when the redhead finds him lying down at the back of the trailer. She finds him sweating and shaking, both symptoms of withdrawal.

What is mother's milk Mad Max?

Mother's Milk is milk gathered from female humans via makeshift milkers. The women hooked up to them, possibly Breeders, are seen with dolls in place of infants. The War Rig had some on board, as revealed when they were stuck in the swamp.

Who ruined the world Mad Max?

In Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome, more is revealed as to how Mad Max's world became what it is. A nuclear apocalypse destroyed the world and all rule of law, hence why Aunty (Tina Turner) and the Collector (Frank Thring) created Bartertown to rebuild civilization, one created on a methane-based energy economy.

Why does Immortan Joe have breeders?

Breeders were women kept by the Immortan Joe and used as human livestock. They were continually impregnated to produce War Pups and provide a steady source of lactated milk. Their milk, called Mother's Milk, was used as a resource in The Citadel and for trading with other groups.