Underbelly Files: Chopper (2018)

6.7 (3 votes)

1 Season

February 11, 2018

English

Crime

Synopsis

Mark "Chopper" Read established a reputation of infamy by becoming one of the toughest criminals in Australian history. But in order to secure the affections of the woman he loves, Chopper fights to go straight. Yet the sins of his past, his ego and an ongoing feud with Syd Collins will make his hopes of a straight life a dangerous and near-impossible enterprise. Underbelly Files: Chopper explores the collision of Chopper's two competing identities — the myth and the man.

Creator

Andy Ryan, Rory Callaghan, Jo Rooney

Network

Nine Network

Episodes

Part I

Feb 11, 2018

65 min

The untold story of Mark 'Chopper' Read, Australia's most notorious gangster. After vowing to go straight, Chopper is drawn back to the underworld by his feud with Alphonse Gangitano and a violent bikie boss.

Part II

Feb 12, 2018

65 min

Australia's most notorious gangster, Mark 'Chopper' Read, juggles his need for revenge with his growing fame and desire to be a loving husband and father.