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Cast
Peter Rowley
as Dog (voice)
Rawiri Paratene
as Rangi (voice)
Fiona Samuel
as Cheeky Hobson / Pongo (voice)
Peter Hayden
as Irish Murphy (voice)
Dorothy McKegg
as Aunt Dolly (voice)
Billy T. James
as Pawai (voice)
Brian Sergent
as Spit Murphy (voice)
Marshall Napier
as Hunk Murphy (voice)
Michael Haigh
as Rugby Commentator (voice)
John Clarke
as Wal (voice)
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1986
Runtime1h 11m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationPG
GenresComedy, Animation
Votes26
DirectorMurray Ball
WritersMurray Ball, Tom Scott
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.8 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsFootrot Flats: The Dog's Tale
About Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tale
Featuring the characters from Murray Ball's "Footrot Flats" (New Zealands most beloved local cartoon strip), questions to be answered include: Will Wal Footrot win the affections of Cheeky Hobson over the sleazy Spit Murphy? Will the Dog win the affections of the lovely Jess? Will Wal make a good impression on the selectors at Saturday's rugby match? Can Rangi and Pongo save Cooch's prize stag from the depths of Blackwater Station, home of the Murphys, their vicious dogs and deadly croco-pigs? All this and more will be answered as the small town of Raupo comes to life on the big screen.
Directed by Murray Ball, Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tale leans on a strong ensemble — Peter Rowley, Rawiri Paratene, Fiona Samuel — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1986.
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