The Mad Dog Gang Meets Rotten Fred and Ratsguts

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

August 6, 1978

Original language

English

Cast

Megan Johnstone,Justin Parsons,Lisa Gresham,Buddy Ruruku,John Bach,Julia Nicholson,Barry Dorking,Ian Templeton,Bill Hart,Stacy La Hoodand 14 more

Director

Ross Jennings

Writer

Arthur Baysting,Ian Mune

Producer

Ross Jennings

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt1454030