The Mad Dog Gang Meets Rotten Fred and Ratsguts
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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Release
1978-08-06
Cast
Buddy Ruruku
Harvey
Ian Templeton
Tony
Julie Wilson
Suey
Walter Brown
Rotten Fred
Emma
Ratsguts
Eve Durning
Auntie Maureen
Brian Beresford
Uncle Eric
John Bach
Wilkie
Don Donner
Mr. Newman
Barry Dorking
Sgt Daniels
William Bullock
Stokes
David Kennelly
Pickle
Stacy La Hood
Andrea
Justin Parsons
Tommy
Lisa Gresham
Stephanie
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