Controversial Classic To Make DVD Debut

Century City, CA - Superstar Russell Crowe's mesmerizing breakthrough film, Romper Stomper, the controversial and intense favorite, makes its long-awaited DVD debut in a Special Edition, on November 21, 2000, from Fox Home Entertainment. It is Geoffrey Wright's harrowing examination of violence and terror among neo-Nazi skinheads in contemporary Australia that was critically acclaimed and lauded for its depiction of Australia's racist subculture. Romper Stomper depicts the last days of a notorious gang as they lash out at local Vietnamese, who are seen as threatening Melbourne's "racial purity." This highly anticipated DVD release features exciting special features, including running director's commentary, interviews with director Geoffrey Wright from the documentary "Skinheads – Reality and Fiction" and other places, a fascinating interview with Crowe, cast and crew biographies, reviews, a film restoration sample, and more. Lauded as "Stunning," (The New York Times).

Viewers who saw Russell Crowe's mesmerizing star turn in Gladiator will be blown away by his breakthrough performance in Romper Stomper. Crowe plays the confused yet charismatic leader of a rowdy gang of skinheads, showcasing his undeniable power as an actor. The controversial film drew rave reviews for its visceral look at how the seeds of racial hatred, fueled by fear and paranoia, can explode into raw violence. Winner of three Australian Film Institute Awards, including Best Actor for Crowe, Romper Stomper was lauded by Preview Magazine as "exhilarating and utterly brilliant."