The Mad Dog Gang Meets Rotten Fred and Ratsguts(1978)
movie - first aired/released 1978-08-06 - 74 min
Directed by Ross Jennings
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.
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Cast
- Buddy RurukuHarvey
- Ian TempletonTony
- Julie WilsonSuey
Walter BrownRotten Fred- EmmaRatsguts
- Eve DurningAuntie Maureen
- Brian BeresfordUncle Eric
John BachWilkie- Don DonnerMr. Newman
- Barry DorkingSgt Daniels
- William BullockStokes
- David KennellyPickle
- Stacy La HoodAndrea
- Justin ParsonsTommy
- Lisa GreshamStephanie
- Juliette ParsonsSchool Child
- Dean JohnstoneSchool Child
- Megan JohnstoneSchool Child
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