En route to crocodile country, reporter Sue Charlton (Linda Kozlowski) asks Mick Dundee (Paul Hogan) about his age and background. Mick’s business partner Wally (John Meillon) tries to embroider the legend but Mick sets her straight, suggesting a rough childhood and an inability to sustain a marriage. Mick demonstrates his mental powers over a recalcitrant buffalo. Summary by Paul Byrnes

Crocodile Dundee received an Oscar nomination for Best Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen) in 1986 (screenplay by Paul Hogan, Ken Shadie, John Cornell; story by Paul Hogan).

The film’s most famous joke 'That’s not a knife…’ relies on the impressive bowie knife created by film armourer John Bowring. In this oral history excerpt Bowring tells the story behind the making of the knife.

Learn more about the making of the Crocodile Dundee films in the curated collection.

At the Plaza Hotel in New York, Mick (Paul Hogan) is amused and confused by the luxuries of a modern hotel room. Nor does he understand tipping – but he soon works it out. Summary by Paul Byrnes

Trailer from the Australian classic film Crocodile Dundee. 

Rushes are raw footage from a day’s shooting where the same scene is often repeated from various angles. These silent rushes show close-ups of Mick Dundee taking New York journalist Sue Charlton (Linda Kozlowski) out on the river with Walter (John Meillon). This short scene appears in the film and plays with music and no dialogue.

Mick Dundee (Paul Hogan) and Sue Charlton (Linda Kozlowski).

German lobby card for the film, Crocodile Dundee.

At a bush camp, Sue Charlton (Linda Kozlowski) is at first spooked by the quiet arrival of an Aboriginal man in face paint. Mick (Paul Hogan) introduces Neville (David Gulpilil), a 'real city-boy’, and then goes with him to a corroboree. Sue disregards Mick’s clear instruction not to follow, but she is shocked to discover he can sense her presence.

Summary by Paul Byrnes.

This Polish poster for Krokodyl Dundee (Crocodile Dundee) stands in stark contrast to the beloved Australian artwork featuring a bronzed, leathery Paul Hogan (Mick Dundee). 

Andrzej Pągowski’s design for this one-sheet poster looks like it belongs to Crocodile Dundee: The Video Game. 

See more Polish Film Posters in the NFSA collection and read more about Polish film poster art.

Japanese one-sheet poster.

Mick Dundee (Paul Hogan) bringing some of his country ways to the Big Apple.

German lobby card for the film, Crocodile Dundee.

The wistful and yet danceable song ‘Live it Up’ by Australian band Mental As Anything provides the soundtrack for a very 80s party scene in New York in Crocodile Dundee.

Propelled by the popularity of the film, 'Live it Up’ was Mental as Anything’s most successful song, reaching number two on the charts in Australia. It was also a Top 10 hit in Ireland, the UK, Norway, Germany and New Zealand.

A limited edition banana-shaped vinyl picture disc for the song was released in the UK by Epic Records. The b-side 'Good Friday’ has a calypso feel to it which may account for the playful banana-shape.

Australian one-sheet poster.

Mick Dundee (Paul Hogan) showing off his crocodile bite scar to Sue Charlton (Linda Kozlowski).

German lobby card for the film, Crocodile Dundee.

Mick 'Crocodile' Dundee (Paul Hogan) and friend.

German lobby card from the film Crocodile Dundee.

Russian one-sheet poster.

Paul Hogan as Mick 'Crocodile' Dundee.

German lobby card from the film Crocodile Dundee.

Sue Charlton (Linda Kozlowski) has been kidnapped by Colombian drug boss Luis Rico. Mick has intercepted the film that Rico wants, so he waits for a contact. The assassin is swiftly taken out, and he tells Mick where they’re holding Sue. As DEA agent Brannigan (Kenneth Welsh) arrives at Sue’s apartment, Mick makes a quick and spectacular exit. Summary by Paul Byrnes

Mick (Paul Hogan) has left signs in the sand for where he wants Wally (John Meillon) to lead the remaining two villains, Rico (Hechter Ubarry) and Miguel (Juan Fernandez). At a billabong, Rico sends Wally into the water first, when he appears to be taken by a crocodile – another of Mick’s elaborate tricks. Summary by Paul Byrnes

Trailer for Crocodile Dundee II starring Mick Dundee (Paul Hogan) and Sue Charlton (Linda Kozlowski). The American voice-over says 'Guess who's back and already in the swing of things? With a lot more fun. A lot more romance. A lot more excitement. And a lot more of everything.'

This Polish poster for Krokodyl Dundee II (Crocodile Dundee II) bears little resemblance to the Australian artwork featuring Paul Hogan (Mick Dundee) and Sue Charlton (Linda Kozlowski). 

Instead, Mieczysław Wasilewski reimagines a grinning croc with New York’s Twin Towers in its jaws.

See more Polish Film Posters in the NFSA collection and read more about Polish film poster art.

Binning the baddies: Mick Dundee (Paul Hogan) throws a bin over the head of a criminal (Anthony Crivello) in this lobby card from Crocodile Dundee II. The tagline reads 'The world's favourite adventurer is back for more. Much more!'. This is one of seven Crocodile Dundee II lobby cards in the collection.

Black and white production still of Linda Kozlowski in her role as Sue Charlton.

Black and white production still of Paul Hogan in his role as Mick 'Crocodile' Dundee. He is wearing Mick's trademark hat with crocodile teeth around the band and a crocodile skin jacket.

A smiling Mick Dundee (Paul Hogan) and Sue Charlton (Linda Kozlowski) feature in this lobby card from Crocodile Dundee II. The tagline reads 'The world's favourite adventurer is back for more. Much more!'. This is one of seven Crocodile Dundee II lobby cards in the collection. 

This lobby card features a picture of Mick Dundee (Paul Hogan) fistpumping Gus the driver (Reginald VelJohnson). The tagline reads 'The world's favourite adventurer is back for more. Much more!'. This is one of seven Crocodile Dundee II lobby cards in the collection.