The Mad Dog Gang Meets Rotten Fred and Ratsguts

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.

Cast

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

Barry Dorking Sgt Daniels

William Bullock Stokes

David Kennelly Pickle

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