The read
It runs a compact 1h 16m.
Synopsis
In old New South Wales, a new bunch of convicts arrives, including young Toby Nelson. Consigned to a Government farm, they're subjected to the cruelty of Sergeant Billy Langdon and Corporal Weazel Wesley. Toby escapes and flees into the Australian bush.
Ratings
IMDb6.9/10
8 audience votes
Key crew
- Yoram GrossDirector
- John PalmerScreenplay
Cast
- Rolf HarrisThe Storyteller / Grandfather
- Sean HintonToby Nelson (voice)
- Kerry McGuirePolly Nelson (voice)
- Paul BertramWilliam Watts / "Silly Billy"
- Shane PorteousJack Doolan (voice)
- Ron FalkCapt. Pertwee (voice)
- Richard MeikleSgt. "Bully" Langton (voice)
- Brian Harrison(voice)
- Harry Lawrence(voice)
- Gary Marika(voice)
- Gary FilesGov. Lindsay Lightfoot (voice)
- Anne HaddyLady Augusta Lightfoot (voice)
Themes
sydney, australiamusicalescaped convictconvictanimal crueltylive action and animationbrother sister relationshipindependent film