Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tale
Synopsis
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.
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Top Cast
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Peter Rowley
Dog (voice)
Rawiri Paratene
Rangi (voice)
Fiona Samuel
Cheeky Hobson / Pongo (voice)
Peter Hayden
Irish Murphy (voice)
Dorothy McKegg
Aunt Dolly (voice)
Billy T. James
Pawai (voice)
Brian Sergent
Spit Murphy (voice)
Marshall Napier
Hunk Murphy (voice)
Michael Haigh
Rugby Commentator (voice)
John Clarke
Wal (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 12, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.5M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Murray Ball
- Screenplay & Story
- Murray Ball, Tom Scott
- Original Score
- Dave Dobbyn
- Original Title
- Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tale
- Country of Origin
- Australia, New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.5M
- Production Studios
- Independent Newspapers, Magpie Productions Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Murray Ball
Murray Ball, Tom Scott
Dave Dobbyn
Denis Jones, Michael Horton
John Barnett, Pat Cox, Murray Ball
Department Leadership Roster
Murray Ball
Screenplay
John Barnett
Producer
Pat Cox
Producer
Denis Jones
Editor
Murray Ball
Director
Murray Ball
Producer
Tom Scott
Screenplay
Michael Horton
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tale
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What is Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tale about?
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.
Who directed Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tale?
Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tale was directed by Murray Ball.
Who stars in Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tale?
The principal cast of Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tale includes Peter Rowley, Rawiri Paratene, Fiona Samuel, Peter Hayden, Dorothy McKegg.
When was Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tale released and how long is it?
Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tale was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
How much did Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tale make at the box office?
Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tale grossed $1.5M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tale?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tale was composed by Dave Dobbyn.
Is Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tale based on a book or true story?
Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tale is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Murray Ball".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tale?
Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tale holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).