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Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tale
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Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tale

1986-04-09 · 71 min · ★ 6.6

Comedy · Animation

Dog lives with his owner Wal on a farm. While the good-natured Wal dreams of becoming a famous rugby player, Dog has other things on his mind: The ruthless Murphys have stolen an award-winning breeding stag from Wal’s best friend, Andy. Together with his friend, Dog sets out on a perilous mission to free all the captive animals from the Murphys’ farm.

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Directors
Murray Ball
Production companies
Independent Newspapers, Magpie Productions Ltd.
Countries
Australia, New Zealand
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 1,500,000

Top Cast

Peter RowleyPeter RowleyDog (voice)
Rawiri ParateneRawiri ParateneRangi (voice)
Fiona SamuelFiona SamuelCheeky Hobson / Pongo (voice)
Peter HaydenPeter HaydenIrish Murphy (voice)
Dorothy McKeggDorothy McKeggAunt Dolly (voice)
Billy T. JamesPawai (voice)
Brian SergentBrian SergentSpit Murphy (voice)
Marshall NapierMarshall NapierHunk Murphy (voice)
Michael HaighMichael HaighRugby Commentator (voice)
John ClarkeJohn ClarkeWal (voice)

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