Around the World with Dot
1981 Australian film
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| Directed by | Yoram Gross |
| Screenplay by | John Palmer |
| Based on | Dot and the Kangaroo by Ethel Pedley |
| Produced by | Yoram Gross |
| Starring | Drew Forsythe Ron Haddrick |
| Music by | Bob Young John Sangster |
Production company | Yoram Gross Films |
| Distributed by | Satori (Australia) |
Release date | 23 June 1981 (Australia) |
Running time | 80 mins |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
Around the World with Dot (also known as Dot and Santa Claus)[1] is a 1981 Australian animated film directed by Yoram Gross and starring Drew Forsythe and Ron Haddrick.[2] It is a sequel to Dot and the Kangaroo.
Premise
Dot joins a swagman named Danny dressed as Father Christmas on a tour of the world to see everyone celebrate Christmas in their own different ways. They search for a long lost beloved joey, the child of the kangaroo Dot had met when she lost her way home.
Cast
Live action
- Drew Forsythe - Danny the Swagman
- Ashley Ayre - Dot (live-action segments)
- Ben Alcott - Ben (live-action segments)
- Frank Gott (live-action segments)
- Marli Mason (live-action segments)
Animated
- Drew Forsythe - Santa Claus
- Barbara Frawley - Dot, Zebra, French Swallow
- Ron Haddrick - Grumblebones, Frog, Circus Elephant, Tiger, British Lion
- Anne Haddy - Dozeyface, Angry Mom, Natasha
- Ross Higgins - Reindeer, Mr. Nagamora, Kite Judge, Ringmaster
References
External links
- Around the World with Dot at IMDb
- Around the World with Dot at Oz Movies
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Yoram Gross filmography
- Joseph the Dreamer (1962)
- One Pound Only (1964)
- Dot and the Kangaroo (1977)
- The Little Convict (1979)
- Around the World with Dot (1981)
- Sarah (1982)
- Dot and the Bunny (1983)
- The Camel Boy (1984)
- Epic (1984)
- Dot and the Koala (1985)
- Dot and Keeto (1986)
- Dot and the Whale (1986)
- Dot and the Smugglers (1987)
- Dot Goes to Hollywood (1987)
- The Magic Riddle (1991)
- Blinky Bill: The Mischievous Koala (1992)
- Dot in Space (1994)
- Skippy Saves Bushtown (1999)
- Tabaluga and Leo (2005)
- Blinky Bill's White Christmas (2005)
- Flipper and Lopaka: The Feature (2006)
- Bright Sparks (1989)
- The Adventures of Blinky Bill (1993–2004)
- Samuel and Nina (1996–1997)
- Tabaluga (1997–2004)
- Skippy: Adventures in Bushtown (1998–1999)
- Dumb Bunnies (1998–1999)
- Flipper and Lopaka (1999–2005)
- Fairy Tale Police Department (2001–2002)
- Old Tom (2002)
- Bambaloo (2003–2004)
- Art Alive (2003–2005)
- Seaside Hotel (2003–2005)
- Deadly! (2006)
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