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The Mad Dog Gang Meets Rotten Fred and Ratsguts (TV movie)

The Mad Dog Gang Meets Rotten Fred and Ratsguts (TV movie)
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The Mad Dog Gang Meets Rotten Fred and Ratsguts (TV movie)
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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 ...

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Date created
1978
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https://www.nzonscreen.com/title/the-mad-dog-gang-1978
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