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Oct 08 2023
It’s been 10 years since enigmatic underworld figure Mark “Chopper” Read died, just over a year after being diagnosed with liver cancer.
The hitman-turned-showman, who had his life story turned into the hugely successful movie ‘Chopper’, continues to fascinate 10 years after his death.
00:00 FACT 1: Chopper's fascination with guns
01:14 FACT 2: The "Sausage War"
02:40 FACT 3: How did Chopper contract Hepatitis C?
03:28 FACT 4: Playing Russian Roulette
05:18 FACT 5: The ultimate standover man
05:28 FACT 6: 16 years in prison
06:30 FACT 7: Who chopped Chopper's ears?
08:24 FACT 9: The one movie scene Chopper was upset about
08:55 FACT 10: Profits from his crime
09:43 FACT 11: Gambling
10:27 FACT 12: The master showman
For over forty years, 60 Minutes have been telling Australians the world’s greatest stories. Tales that changed history, our nation and our lives. Reporters Liz Hayes, Tom Steinfort, Tara Brown, Nick McKenzie and Amelia Adams look past the headlines because there is always a bigger picture. Sundays are for 60 Minutes.
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The hitman-turned-showman, who had his life story turned into the hugely successful movie ‘Chopper’, continues to fascinate 10 years after his death.
00:00 FACT 1: Chopper's fascination with guns
01:14 FACT 2: The "Sausage War"
02:40 FACT 3: How did Chopper contract Hepatitis C?
03:28 FACT 4: Playing Russian Roulette
05:18 FACT 5: The ultimate standover man
05:28 FACT 6: 16 years in prison
06:30 FACT 7: Who chopped Chopper's ears?
08:24 FACT 9: The one movie scene Chopper was upset about
08:55 FACT 10: Profits from his crime
09:43 FACT 11: Gambling
10:27 FACT 12: The master showman
For over forty years, 60 Minutes have been telling Australians the world’s greatest stories. Tales that changed history, our nation and our lives. Reporters Liz Hayes, Tom Steinfort, Tara Brown, Nick McKenzie and Amelia Adams look past the headlines because there is always a bigger picture. Sundays are for 60 Minutes.
#60MinutesAustralia
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