The Little Convict (1979)

12/20/1979 (AU) • 1h 16m

Animation, Drama, Romance

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

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)


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$535,000.00

Revenue

$606,000.00

Keywords

sydney, australia

musical

escaped convict

convict

animal cruelty

live action and animation

brother sister relationship

independent film

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