Chopper, the 2000 film of his life with the comedian Eric Bana in the title role, was well received, and Read donated his share to the Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne.

movies New film portrays Aussie tough guy. Mark "Chopper" Read is a legend down under. This larger than life figure is one of the country's best-selling authors.

Read was portrayed by Eric Bana in the 2000 film based on his exploits “Chopper,” and his autobiographical books have remained among Australia’s best-selling true crime titles.

SYDNEY (AP) — Mark "Chopper" Read, one of Australia's most notorious and colorful crime figures, died on Wednesday after a long battle with liver cancer, his manager said. He was 58.

Mark 'Chopper' Read was one of Australia's most infamous criminals, and his life was so colourful that a film was made about him, but how much of it was real?

Don't miss the movie that revealed Eric Bana to the world thanks to his extraordinary performance as Aussie criminal Chopper Read. Here are 4 more reasons to watch Chopper this Saturday at 8:30pm ...