The Little Convict

19791h 16mNo ratings yet

Drama
Romance
Animation

Overview

In old New South Wales a new bunch of convicts arrives including the little convict, young Toby Nelson. Consigned to a Government farm they are subjected to the cruelty of Sergeant Billy Langdon and Corporal Weazel Wesley. Toby escapes and flees into the Australian bush where he is saved from death by the aboriginal boy, Wahroonga. Together, with another escapee, the highwayman, Jack Doolan, and Wahroonga’s animal friends, they launch a spectacular mission to rescue the blacksmith, Big George, and Toby’s sister, Polly.

Keywords

live action and animation
australia
sydney
musical
animal cruelty
convict
escaped convict
brother sister relationship
independent film
sydney, australia

Details

Status: Released
Release date: December 20, 1979
Original language: English
Countries: Australia
Production: Australian Film Commission,Yoram Gross Films,The Little Convict Syndicate,Australian Film Commission, Yoram Gross Films, The Little Convict Syndicate
Budget: $535,000
Revenue: $606,000
IMDb: tt0079475