The Mad Dog Gang Meets Rotten Fred and Ratsguts Trailer (1978)

06 August 1978 74 mins

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 Ruruku as Harvey

Julie Wilson as Suey

Walter Brown as Rotten Fred

John Bach as Wilkie

Barry Dorking as Sgt Daniels

William Bullock as Stokes

Simon O'Connor as Farmer

Crew

Ross Jennings Director

Ian Mune Writer

Arthur Baysting Writer

Errol Samuelson Sound

Alister Barry Grip

Matt Bowkett Camera Operator

Dick Reade Sound Mixer

International Releases Dates

New Zealand 06 August 1978

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