Dusty
“Loyalty and Trust — The Winning Combination.”
Synopsis
The eponymous Dusty is an appropriately named dingo, or wild dog. Roaming the fertile fields of Australia, Dusty is captured as a puppy. Though dingoes are normally averse to human companionship, Dusty attaches himself to an old, worn-out shepherd, played by Bill Kerr. The dog gives Kerr a reason for living, and vice versa. Be sure to have plenty of Kleenex handy for some of the mistier passages of Dusty.
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Bill Kerr
Tom Lincoln
Noel Trevarthen
Harry Morrison
Carol Burns
Clara
John Stanton
Railey Jordan
Nick Holland
Jack Morrison
Dan Lynch
Ron
Kati Edwards
Mrs. Muspratt
William Kerr
Jim Logan
Ed Thurley
Fred Patterson
Mary Howlett
Mrs. Patterson
Peter Aanensen
Mr. Brownless
Pam Murphy
Mrs. Brownless
Reg Gorman
Watson
Nevil Thurgood
Arch Jackson
Kim Trengove
Barmaid
Andrea Butcher
Sally
Terry Trimble
Commentator
Phillip Day
Shearer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Richardson
- Screenplay & Story
- Sonia Borg
- Original Score
- Frank Strangio
- Original Title
- Dusty
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Kestrel Films, Film Victoria
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Richardson
Sonia Borg, Frank Dalby Davison
Frank Strangio
Alex McPhee, Kevin Anderson, Brendan Ward
David Greig
Department Leadership Roster
John Richardson
Director
Sonia Borg
Screenplay
Alex McPhee
Director of Photography
Frank Strangio
Original Music Composer
Robbie Perkins
Production Design
Mary Harris
Costume Design
David Greig
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dusty
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What is Dusty about?
The eponymous Dusty is an appropriately named dingo, or wild dog. Roaming the fertile fields of Australia, Dusty is captured as a puppy. Though dingoes are normally averse to human companionship, Dusty attaches himself to an old, worn-out shepherd, played by Bill Kerr. The dog gives Kerr a reason for living, and vice versa. Be sure to have plenty of Kleenex handy for some of the mistier passages of Dusty.
Who directed Dusty?
Dusty was directed by John Richardson.
Who stars in Dusty?
The principal cast of Dusty includes Bill Kerr, Noel Trevarthen, Carol Burns, John Stanton, Nick Holland.
When was Dusty released and how long is it?
Dusty was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Dusty?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dusty was composed by Frank Strangio.
Is Dusty based on a book or true story?
Dusty is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Frank Dalby Davison".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dusty?
Dusty holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).