Movie Description
The Mad Dog Gang Meets Rotten Fred and Ratsguts
(1978)Overview
In this award-winning children's adventure created by Ian Mune, Tony (Ian Templeton) and Suey (Julie Wilson) spend time on their uncle's farm and become country kids — riding horses to school and getting stick from mouthy classmate Harvey (Buddy Ruruku). The trio are fascinated by local drifter 'Rotten' Fred, whose dog Ratsguts is rumoured to be a sheep killer. They form the Mad Dog gang, uncovering Fred's history and protecting him from vindictive farmer Wilkie (John Bach). Directed by Ross Jennings, this telemovie combines three half-hour episodes. It was named Best Drama at the 1979 Feltex Television Awards.
Featured Crew
- Director : Ross Jennings
- Producer : Ross Jennings
- Writer : Ian Mune,Arthur Baysting
- Editor : Paul Sutorius
- Cast : Buddy Ruruku,Ian Templeton,Julie Wilson,Walter Brown,Emma,Eve Durning,Brian Beresford,John Bach,Don Donner,Barry Dorking,William Bullock,David Kennelly,Stacy La Hood,Justin Parsons,Lisa Gresham,Juliette Parsons,Dean Johnstone,Megan Johnstone,Andrew Bosworth,Julia Nicholson,Bill Hart,Simon O'Connor,Frank Grayson,George Edwards
Cast
Harvey
Tony
Suey
Rotten Fred
Ratsguts
Auntie Maureen
Uncle Eric
Wilkie
Mr. Newman
Sgt Daniels
Stokes
Pickle
Andrea
Tommy
Stephanie
School Child
School Child
School Child
School Child
School Child
Farmer
Farmer
Farmer
Farmer
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Facts
Original TitleThe Mad Dog Gang Meets Rotten Fred and Ratsguts
Status Released
Release Information
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1978-08-06
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 14m
