In the 1980s, Alby Mangels was a box office star. The filmmaker wowed Australian audiences with his exotic adventures, but at the height of his fame he disappeared. In a rare interview he reveals what ...

One-time swashbuckling documentary filmmaker Alby Mangels has spoken to Australian Story about his life, and why he turned his back on fame.

In the late '70s and '80s, swashbuckling adventure filmmaker Alby Mangels was a household name, but when the third movie in ...

Alby Mangels was born into a challenging environment, facing various adversities during his formative years. His childhood was marked by instability, which shaped his adventurous spirit and desire for ...

“Got too big for my boots,” the reclusive 77-year-old tells Australian Story. “I went broke, I lost everything. Went away from everything, from everybody.” ...

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The reclusive adventure filmmaker and '80s icon Alby Mangels looks back on an extraordinary career and explains why he turned his back on fame.