The Mad Dog Gang Meets Rotten Fred and Ratsguts (1978)
Synopsis
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.
Release Date: 1978-08-06
Runtime: 74 minutes
Director: Ross Jennings
Top Cast
- Buddy Ruruku as Harvey
- Ian Templeton as Tony
- Julie Wilson as Suey
- Walter Brown as Rotten Fred
- Emma as Ratsguts
- Eve Durning as Auntie Maureen
- Brian Beresford as Uncle Eric
- John Bach as Wilkie
- Don Donner as Mr. Newman
- Barry Dorking as Sgt Daniels
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