Color: Transparent Amber. UPC: 5014929000862 The second instalment in George Miller's disturbing post-apocalyptic film series, The Road Warrior (1981), saw Mel Gibson return as Mad Max Rockatansky to defend a community from a violent band of raiders. The film won a clutch of awards, was a box office hit and has achieved cult status, helped by its stylised costumes and sets. Australian composer Brian May wrote the music to the first two films ( Mad Max and Mad Max 2 : The Road Warrior ) as well a host of feature films including Patrick , Gallipoli , Freddy's Dead : The Final Nightmare and Dr. Giggles . He won multiple awards during his lifetime and is feted as one of Australia's most highly rated soundtrack composers.