Around the World with Dot
1981 Australian film From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Around the World with Dot (also known as Dot and Santa Claus)[1] is a 1981 Australian animated film directed by Yoram Gross and starring Drew Forsythe and Ron Haddrick.[2] It is a sequel to Dot and the Kangaroo.
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Film poster | |
| Directed by | Yoram Gross |
| Screenplay by | John Palmer Yoram Gross |
| Based on | Dot and the Kangaroo by Ethel Pedley |
| Produced by | Yoram Gross |
| Starring | Drew Forsythe Ron Haddrick |
| Music by | Bob Young John Sangster |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Satori (Australia) |
Release date |
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Running time | 80 mins |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
Premise
Dot joins a swagman named Danny dressed as Father Christmas on a tour of the world to see everyone celebrate Christmas in their own different ways. They search for a long-lost beloved joey, the child of the kangaroo Dot had met when she lost her way home.
Cast
Live action
- Drew Forsythe - Danny the Swagman
- Ashley Ayre - Dot (live-action segments)
- Ben Alcott - Ben (live-action segments)
- Frank Gott (live-action segments)
- Marli Mason (live-action segments)
Animated
- Drew Forsythe as Santa Claus
- Barbara Frawley as:
- Dot (a young, perpetually barefoot, red-headed Australian girl who loves animals)
- Zebra
- French Swallow
- Ron Haddrick as:
- Grumblebones, a grumpy, pessimistic kangaroo
- Frog
- Circus Elephant
- Tiger
- British Lion
- Anne Haddy as:
- Dozey-Face, a lazy, good-natured kangaroo
- Angry Mother
- Natasha, a Russian bear
- Ross Higgins as:
- Reindeer
- Mr. Nagamora, a Japanese goldfish
- Kite Judge
- Ringmaster
References
External links
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