: The original film introduces Mick Dundee, a crocodile hunter from the Australian Outback, who is brought to New York City by journalist Sue Charlton (Linda Kozlowski). It was a massive commercial success, becoming the highest-grossing film in Australia and earning an Oscar nomination for Best Original Screenplay.
Riding the wave of the first film's success, the sequel moved toward a more action-oriented plot.
The original 1986 film remains the most successful Australian production ever, grossing over $328 million on a modest $9 million budget. This success was largely attributed to: Chemistry: