Movie Description
Dot and the Kangaroo
(1977)Overview
An Australian girl gets lost in the Outback, but she's befriended by a kangaroo who gives her a ride in her pouch as they search for the girl's home. Aiding the pair are musically gifted koalas, platypuses, and kookaburras in this film based on Ethel Pedley's 1899 children's book, with animated humans and animals superimposed upon a live-action background.
Featured Crew
- Director : Yoram Gross
- Producer : Yoram Gross
- Editor : Rod Hay,Klaus Jaritz
- Cast : Barbara Frawley,Joan Bruce,Spike Milligan,June Salter,Ross Higgins,Ron Haddrick,Richard Meikle,Lola Brooks,Peter Gwynne,George Assang,Kerrie Biddell,John Derum,Kevin Golsby,Nola Lester,Sue Walker,Noel Brophy,Anne Haddy,Robina Beard
Cast
Dot (voice)
The Kangaroo / Mother (voice)
Mr. Platypus (voice)
Mrs. Platypus (voice)
Willie Wagtail (voice)
Father (voice)
Jack, the Farmhand (voice)
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Facts
Original TitleDot and the Kangaroo
Status Released
Release Information
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1977-05-14
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 15m
Production CompaniesYoram Gross Films,Australian Film Commission
Genres
- Animation
- Adventure
- Family