Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tale(1986)
Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tale Synopsis
Featuring the characters from Murray Ball's "Footrot Flats" (New Zealands most beloved local cartoon strip), questions to be answered include: Will Wal Footrot win the affections of Cheeky Hobson over the sleazy Spit Murphy? Will the Dog win the affections of the lovely Jess? Will Wal make a good impression on the selectors at Saturday's rugby match? Can Rangi and Pongo save Cooch's prize stag from the depths of Blackwater Station, home of the Murphys, their vicious dogs and deadly croco-pigs? All this and more will be answered as the small town of Raupo comes to life on the big screen.
Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tale (1986) is a comedy and animation film directed by Murray Ball, released on April 9, 1986 with a runtime of 1h 11m. It stars Peter Rowley, Rawiri Paratene, Fiona Samuel and Peter Hayden. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 28 ratings.
- Director:
- Murray Ball
- Writers:
- Murray Ball, Tom Scott, Murray Ball
- Producers:
- Murray Ball, John Barnett, Pat Cox
- Production:
- Independent Newspapers, Magpie Productions Ltd.
- Revenue:
- $1,500,000
- Status:
- Released
Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tale (1986) Trailer
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Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tale Cast & Crew
Main cast
Peter Rowley
as Dog (voice)
Rawiri Paratene
as Rangi (voice)
Fiona Samuel
as Cheeky Hobson / Pongo (voice)
Peter Hayden
as Irish Murphy (voice)
Dorothy McKegg
as Aunt Dolly (voice)
- Billy T. James
Billy T. James
as Pawai (voice)
Brian Sergent
as Spit Murphy (voice)
Marshall Napier
as Hunk Murphy (voice)
Michael Haigh
as Rugby Commentator (voice)
John Clarke
as Wal (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Murray Ball, written by Murray Ball, Tom Scott and Murray Ball, produced by Murray Ball, John Barnett and Pat Cox.
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Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tale Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 28 ratings.
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Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tale – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tale?
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The main cast of Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tale (1986) includes Peter Rowley, Rawiri Paratene, Fiona Samuel, Peter Hayden and Dorothy McKegg. The film was directed by Murray Ball. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tale released?
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Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tale was released on April 9, 1986 and runs for 1h 11m.
Is Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tale worth watching?
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Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tale (1986) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 28 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and animation films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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