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Cast
Drew Forsythe
as Danny the Swagman/Santa Claus
Barbara Frawley
as Dot/Zebra/French Swallow
Ron Haddrick
as Grumblebones/Frog/Circus Elephant/Tiger/British Lion
Anne Haddy
as Dozeyface/Angry Mum/Natasha
Ben Alcott
as Ben
Ashley Ayre
as Dot
Frank Gott
as Cast
Marli Mason
as Cast
Ross Higgins
as Reindeer/Mr. Nagamora/Kite Judge/Ringmaster
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1981
Runtime1h 13m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresAnimation, Family, Fantasy
Votes2
DirectorYoram Gross
WritersYoram Gross
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.5 out of 10
Cast9 credited
Also Known AsAround the World with Dot
About Around the World with Dot
In this magical film Dot joins up with Santa Claus in order to help her friend the mother kangaroo find her lost baby. The pair take off into the air in Santa’s sleigh led by two kangaroos and travel the world searching for the zoo where the lost kangaroo has been sent.
Directed by Yoram Gross, Around the World with Dot leans on a strong ensemble — Drew Forsythe, Barbara Frawley, Ron Haddrick — 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 animation titles of 1981.
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