The Mad Dog Gang Meets Rotten Fred and Ratsguts

The story

In this award-winning children's adventure created by Ian Mune, Tony (Ian Templeton) and Suey (Julie Wilson) spend time on their uncle's farm and become country kids — riding horses to school and getting stick from mouthy classmate Harvey (Buddy Ruruku). The trio are fascinated by local drifter 'Rotten' Fred, whose dog Ratsguts is rumoured to be a sheep killer. They form the Mad Dog gang, uncovering Fred's history and protecting him from vindictive farmer Wilkie (John Bach). Directed by Ross Jennings, this telemovie combines three half-hour episodes. It was named Best Drama at the 1979 Feltex Television Awards.

Cast

B Buddy RurukuHarvey I Ian TempletonTony J Julie WilsonSuey W Walter BrownRotten Fred E EmmaRatsguts E Eve DurningAuntie Maureen B Brian BeresfordUncle Eric J John BachWilkie D Don DonnerMr. Newman B Barry DorkingSgt Daniels W William BullockStokes D David KennellyPickle

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S Stacy La HoodAndrea J Justin ParsonsTommy L Lisa GreshamStephanie J Juliette ParsonsSchool Child D Dean JohnstoneSchool Child M Megan JohnstoneSchool Child A Andrew BosworthSchool Child J Julia NicholsonSchool Child B Bill HartFarmer S Simon O'ConnorFarmer F Frank GraysonFarmer G George EdwardsFarmer