The Crocodile Dundee trilogy consists of three action-comedy films centered on a crocodile hunter named Michael J. "Crocodile" Dundee. The trilogy stars Paul Hogan in the title role, over the course of three feature films. Hogan refused several proposals for more Crocodile Dundee films.
Films Film U.S. release date Director(s) Screenwriter(s) Story by Producer(s) Crocodile Dundee Peter Faiman Ken Shadie, Paul Hogan & John Cornell Paul Hogan John Cornell Crocodile Dundee II John Cornell Paul Hogan & Brett Hogan Jane Scott & John Cornell Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles Simon Wincer Eric Abrams & Matthew Berry Paul Hogan & Lance Hool
Crocodile Dundee (1986)
A New York reporter named Sue Charlton heads to Australia to interview the living legend, known as "Crocodile" Dundee. When she finally finds him in the vast Australian terrain, she is so enthralled with him that she brings him back with her to New York City. In New York, Dundee is amazed by the many wonders of the city life and the interesting people there. It's a whole new way of life for the crocodile hunting adventurer.
Crocodile Dundee II (1988)
Mick "Crocodile" Dundee is just settling into his new way of life, in a home in Manhattan, when a South American drug dealer abducts his girlfriend, Sue. The drug dealer believes that images of his criminal activities, taken by her photographer ex-husband, are now being held by her. The crime boss holds her hostage in New York under threatening pretences, hoping that she'll give up the evidence. The legendary intrepid Dundee is soon on the criminal's trail and, as an expert hunter and adventurer, he aims to rescue his hostage girlfriend.
Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles (2001)
Dundee, an expert adventurer in the truest sense: a crocodile hunter from the wilds of the Australian Outback, and survivor of the dangers of New York City, now finds he must move to the luxury of Tinseltown - Los Angeles, California - when his wife, Sue, receives a new job as a newspaper bureau chief. "Mick" becomes an amateur undercover investigator when a conspiracy arises surrounding a Hollywood studio and their next big film release.
Future Following the overwhelmingly positive response to the fake trailers from the 2018 Super Bowl commercial campaign, Chris Hemsworth confirmed in February 2018 the possibility of creating a film. In discussing the production on the short, he stated:
Cast and characters
Character Films Marketing Crocodile Dundee Crocodile Dundee II Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles Dundee: Michael J. "Crocodile" Dundee Paul Hogan Sue Charlton Dundee Linda Kozlowski Walter "Wally" Riley Sr. John Meillon Luis Rico Hechter Ubarry Miguel Juan Fernández de Alarcon Arnan Rothman Jere Burns Miloš Drubnik Jonathan Banks Michael "Mikey" Dundee Serge Cockburn Brian Dundee Danny McBride Walter "Wally" Riley Jr. Chris Hemsworth Lil' Donk Margot Robbie The Prime Minister Hugh Jackman J.P. Steele Russell Crowe Wes Windsong Liam Hemsworth Chief Jackson Ruby Rose Dr. Clark Isla Fisher The Cricket Legend Luke Bracey Bar Patron Chris Carr Jessica Mauboy Herself
Additional crew and production details Film Composer Cinematographer Editor Production companies Distributing companies Running time Crocodile Dundee Peter Best Russell Boyd David Stiven Rimfire Films 20th Century FoxHoyts DistributionParamount Pictures 1 hr 44 mins Crocodile Dundee II Rimfire FilmsParamount Pictures 1 hr 52 mins Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles Basil Poledouris David Burr Terry Blythe Silver Lion FilmsBungalow ProductionsVision View Entertainment Universal PicturesParamount Pictures 1 hr 28 mins
Reception
Box office performance Film Release date Box office gross Box office ranking Budget North America Other territories Worldwide All timeNorth America All timeworldwide Crocodile Dundee September 26, 1986 $174,803,506 $153,400,000 $328,203,506 #253 #371 $8.8 million Crocodile Dundee II May 25, 1988 $109,306,210 $130,300,000 $239,606,210 #587 #570 $14 million Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles April 18, 2001 $25,635,682 $13,802,992 $39,438,674 #2,859 $21.15 million
Critical and public response Film Rotten Tomatoes Metacritic CinemaScore Crocodile Dundee 89% (35 reviews) 62 (13 reviews) B+ Crocodile Dundee II 9% (32 reviews) 41 (12 reviews) B+ Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles 11% (82 reviews) 37 (23 reviews) B−
Home media Paramount Pictures has released the Crocodile Dundee trilogy on Blu-ray in the U.S. on September 21, 2021. The third film is a debut for Blu-ray release.
Other media Super Bowl LII commercial Hogan refused several proposals for more Crocodile Dundee films. In January 2018, two trailers were released online for what was marketed as another film in the series, titled Dundee, with the tagline The son of a legend returns home. The film was said to star Danny McBride as Brian Dundee, the son of the original Michael J. "Crocodile" Dundee. The trailers also feature cameo appearances by Australian actors Chris Hemsworth, Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Margot Robbie, Isla Fisher, Ruby Rose, Liam Hemsworth, Jessica Mauboy, and Luke Bracey. Various aspects of the campaign made some publications believe that the film was an elaborate hoax. It was later reported that these ads were actually part of a lead up to a Super Bowl commercial for Tourism Australia. McBride and Hemsworth starred in the final commercial, which included Hogan in a cameo.
See also The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee
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