The Little Convict (1979)
1h 16m
Running Time
December 20, 1979Release Date
The Little Convict (1979)
1h 16m
Running Time
December 20, 1979Release Date
Network & Production Companies
Plot.
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.
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Cast & Crew.
Rolf Harris
The Storyteller / Grandfather
Sean Hinton
Toby Nelson (voice)
Kerry McGuire
Polly Nelson (voice)
Paul Bertram
William Watts / 'Silly Billy'
Shane Porteous
Jack Doolan (voice)
Ron Falk
Capt. Pertwee (voice)
Richard Meikle
Sgt. 'Bully' Langton (voice) / Casting / Production Manager
Brian Harrison
(voice)
Brian Harrison
Actor
Harry Lawrence
(voice)
Gary Marika
(voice)
Gary Files
Gov. Lindsay Lightfoot (voice)
Anne Haddy
Lady Augusta Lightfoot (voice)
Barbara Frawley
Granddaughter (voice)
Albert Muir
Character Actor (live action)
Annabel Quinn
Character Actress (live action)
Barry McDonald
Character Actor (live action)
Kerry Devlin
Character Actor (live action)
John Farndale
Character Actor (live action)
Robert Quilter
Character Actor (live action)
Rod Hay
Editor
Yoram Gross
Director / Story / Producer
John Palmer
Screenplay
Brian Probyn
Director of Photography
Details.
Release DateDecember 20, 1979
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 16m
Budget$535,000
Box Office$606,000
Genres
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This Movie Is About.
musical
sydney
convict
live action and animation
escaped convict
brother sister relationship
animal cruelty
independent film
Wiki.
The Little Convict (also known as Toby and the Koala) is a 1979 Australian live-action/animated drama film produced and directed by Yoram Gross, and written by John Palmer based on a story by Gross. It was a rare leading role for Rolf Harris, who acts as a narrator, frequently interrupting the story with narratives and songs.
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