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.
Ross Jennings
Director
Ian Mune
Writer
Arthur Baysting
Writer
Buddy Ruruku
Harvey
Ian Templeton
Tony
Julie Wilson
Suey
Walter Brown
Rotten Fred
Emma
Ratsguts
Eve Durning
Auntie Maureen
Brian Beresford
Uncle Eric
John Bach
Wilkie
Don Donner
Mr. Newman
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