The Mad Dog Gang Meets Rotten Fred and Ratsguts

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.

Directed by Ross Jennings

Top cast

B

Buddy Ruruku

Harvey

I

Ian Templeton

Tony

J

Julie Wilson

Suey

Walter Brown

Rotten Fred

E

Emma

Ratsguts

E

Eve Durning

Auntie Maureen

B

Brian Beresford

Uncle Eric

John Bach

Wilkie

D

Don Donner

Mr. Newman

B

Barry Dorking

Sgt Daniels

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William Bullock

Stokes

D

David Kennelly

Pickle

S

Stacy La Hood

Andrea

J

Justin Parsons

Tommy

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Lisa Gresham

Stephanie

J

Juliette Parsons

School Child

D

Dean Johnstone

School Child

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Megan Johnstone

School Child

A

Andrew Bosworth

School Child

J

Julia Nicholson

School Child

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