Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tale

(1986)Directed by Murray Ball71 min · PGComedy, Animation

Featuring the characters from Murray Ball's "Footrot Flats" (New Zealands most beloved local cartoon strip), questions to be answered include: Will Wal Footrot win the affections of Cheeky Hobson over the sleazy Spit Murphy? Will the Dog win the affections of the lovely Jess? Will Wal make a good impression on the selectors at Saturday's rugby match? Can Rangi and Pongo save Cooch's prize stag from the depths of Blackwater Station, home of the Murphys, their vicious dogs and deadly croco-pigs? All this and more will be answered as the small town of Raupo comes to life on the big screen.

Peter Rowleyas Dog (voice)
Rawiri Parateneas Rangi (voice)
Fiona Samuelas Cheeky Hobson / Pongo (voice)
Peter Haydenas Irish Murphy (voice)
Dorothy McKeggas Aunt Dolly (voice)
Billy T. Jamesas Pawai (voice)
Brian Sergentas Spit Murphy (voice)
Marshall Napieras Hunk Murphy (voice)
Michael Haighas Rugby Commentator (voice)
John Clarkeas Wal (voice)