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Dot and the Kangaroo (1977)

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Dot and the Kangaroo
NR 1 hr 15 minMay 14th, 1977Adventure, Animation, FamilyThe Adventures of Dot PosterPart of The Adventures of Dot
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An Australian girl gets lost in the Outback, but she's befriended by a kangaroo who gives her a ride in her pouch as they search for the girl's home. Aiding the pair are musically gifted koalas, platypuses, and kookaburras in this film based on Ethel Pedley's 1899 children's book, with animated humans and animals superimposed upon a live-action background.
StarringBarbara FrawleyJoan BruceSpike Milligan
DirectorYoram Gross

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:May 14th, 1977
On DVD & Blu-ray:October 30th, 2001 - Buy DVD
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Yoram Gross Films, Australian Film Commission
Movie Tags:
live action and animationaustralian outbackkangarooaustralian folklore

The Adventures of Dot

The young daughter of Australian outback settlers, Dot has all sorts of adventures in this these charming animated tales. First, she meets a harebrained rabbit who tries to convince her he's the lost baby kangaroo she's searching for in "Dot and the Bunny." Then, in "Dot and the Kangaroo," she becomes lost, but a friendly 'roo helps her out. Finally, Dot assists her animal friends when a planned dam threatens their world in "Dot and the Koala."