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The Little Convict

The Little Convict

1979Animation, Drama, Romance1h 16m6.8
In old New South Wales, a new bunch of convicts arrives, including young Toby Nelson. Consigned to a Government farm,…
Directed by Yoram Gross 20 Dec 1979 · Poush 5, 2036 BS Australia

Storyline

In old New South Wales, a new bunch of convicts arrives, including young Toby Nelson. Consigned to a Government farm, they're subjected to the cruelty of Sergeant Billy Langdon and Corporal Weazel Wesley. Toby escapes and flees into the Australian bush.

Facts

  • Release date20 December 1979Poush 5, 2036 BS
  • Runtime1h 16m
  • GenresAnimation, Drama, Romance
  • DirectorYoram Gross
  • WritersYoram Gross, John Palmer
  • LanguageEnglish
  • Budget$535,000
  • Box office$606,000
  • ProductionAustralian Film Commission, Yoram Gross Films, The Little Convict Syndicate
  • CountryAustralia

Keywords

sydney, australiamusicalescaped convictconvictanimal crueltylive action and animationbrother sister relationshipindependent film

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Trailer

The Little Convict (a.k.a. Toby and the Koala)

Cast

Rolf Harris
Rolf HarrisThe Storyteller / Grandfather
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Sean HintonToby Nelson (voice)
Kerry McGuire
Kerry McGuirePolly Nelson (voice)
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Paul BertramWilliam Watts / "Silly Billy"
Shane Porteous
Shane PorteousJack Doolan (voice)
Ron Falk
Ron FalkCapt. Pertwee (voice)
R
Richard MeikleSgt. "Bully" Langton (voice)
B
Brian Harrison(voice)
Harry Lawrence
Harry Lawrence(voice)
G
Gary Marika(voice)
Gary Files
Gary FilesGov. Lindsay Lightfoot (voice)
Anne Haddy
Anne HaddyLady Augusta Lightfoot (voice)
B
Barbara FrawleyGranddaughter (voice)
A
Albert MuirCharacter Actor (live action)
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Annabel QuinnCharacter Actress (live action)
B
Barry McDonaldCharacter Actor (live action)
K
Kerry DevlinCharacter Actor (live action)
J
John FarndaleCharacter Actor (live action)
R
Robert QuilterCharacter Actor (live action)

Cast 19

Videos 1

Posters 5

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