The Mad Dog Gang Meets Rotten Fred and Ratsguts

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.

Buddy Ruruku

Harvey

Ian Templeton

Tony

Julie Wilson

Suey

Walter Brown

Rotten Fred

Emma

Ratsguts

Eve Durning

Auntie Maureen

Brian Beresford

Uncle Eric

John Bach

Wilkie

Don Donner

Mr. Newman

Barry Dorking

Sgt Daniels

William Bullock

Stokes

David Kennelly

Pickle

Stacy La Hood

Andrea

Justin Parsons

Tommy

Lisa Gresham

Stephanie

Juliette Parsons

School Child

• Ross JenningsDirector · Producer
• Ian MuneWriter
• Arthur BaystingWriter
• Paul SutoriusEditor

Release date

August 6, 1978

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

1h 14m