The Little Convict(1979)
The Little Convict Synopsis
In old New South Wales a new bunch of convicts arrives including the little convict, young Toby Nelson. Consigned to a Government farm they are subjected to the cruelty of Sergeant Billy Langdon and Corporal Weazel Wesley. Toby escapes and flees into the Australian bush where he is saved from death by the aboriginal boy, Wahroonga. Together, with another escapee, the highwayman, Jack Doolan, and Wahroonga’s animal friends, they launch a spectacular mission to rescue the blacksmith, Big George, and Toby’s sister, Polly.
The Little Convict (1979) is a animation, drama and romance film directed by Yoram Gross, released on December 20, 1979 with a runtime of 1h 16m. It stars Rolf Harris, Sean Hinton, Kerry McGuire and Paul Bertram. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Yoram Gross
- Writers:
- Yoram Gross, John Palmer
- Producers:
- Yoram Gross
- Cinematographer:
- Brian Probyn
- Production:
- Australian Film Commission, Yoram Gross Films, The Little Convict Syndicate
- Budget:
- $535,000
- Revenue:
- $606,000
- Status:
- Released
The Little Convict (1979) Trailer
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The Little Convict Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rolf Harris
as The Storyteller / Grandfather
- Sean Hinton
Sean Hinton
as Toby Nelson (voice)
Kerry McGuire
as Polly Nelson (voice)
- Paul Bertram
Paul Bertram
as William Watts / "Silly Billy"
Shane Porteous
as Jack Doolan (voice)
Ron Falk
as Capt. Pertwee (voice)
- Richard Meikle
Richard Meikle
as Sgt. "Bully" Langton (voice)
- Brian Harrison
Brian Harrison
as (voice)
Harry Lawrence
as (voice)
- Gary Marika
Gary Marika
as (voice)
Gary Files
as Gov. Lindsay Lightfoot (voice)
Anne Haddy
as Lady Augusta Lightfoot (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Yoram Gross, written by Yoram Gross and John Palmer, produced by Yoram Gross.
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The Little Convict Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 8 ratings.
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The Little Convict – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Little Convict?
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The main cast of The Little Convict (1979) includes Rolf Harris, Sean Hinton, Kerry McGuire, Paul Bertram and Shane Porteous. The film was directed by Yoram Gross. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Little Convict released?
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The Little Convict was released on December 20, 1979 and runs for 1h 16m.
Is The Little Convict worth watching?
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The Little Convict (1979) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy animation, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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