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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.

Top Cast

  • Buddy Ruruku

    Buddy Ruruku

    Harvey

  • Ian Templeton

    Ian Templeton

    Tony

  • Julie Wilson

    Julie Wilson

    Suey

  • Walter Brown

    Walter Brown

    Rotten Fred

  • Emma

    Emma

    Ratsguts

  • Eve Durning

    Eve Durning

    Auntie Maureen

  • Brian Beresford

    Brian Beresford

    Uncle Eric

  • John Bach

    John Bach

    Wilkie

  • Don Donner

    Don Donner

    Mr. Newman

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.

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