The Little Convict (1979)

  • G
  • 12/20/1979 (AU)
  • Animation, Drama, Romance
  • 1h 16m

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.

Yoram Gross

Director, Story

John Palmer

Screenplay

Cast

Rolf Harris's headshot

Rolf Harris

The Storyteller / Grandfather
Sean Hinton's headshot

Sean Hinton

Toby Nelson (voice)
Kerry McGuire's headshot

Kerry McGuire

Polly Nelson (voice)
Paul Bertram's headshot

Paul Bertram

William Watts / "Silly Billy"
Shane Porteous's headshot

Shane Porteous

Jack Doolan (voice)
Ron Falk's headshot

Ron Falk

Capt. Pertwee (voice)
Richard Meikle's headshot

Richard Meikle

Sgt. "Bully" Langton (voice)
Brian Harrison's headshot

Brian Harrison

(voice)

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