Around the World with Dot
Synopsis
Dot joins up with Santa Claus in order to help her friend, the mother kangaroo, find her lost joey. The pair take off into the air in Santa’s sleigh led by two kangaroos and travel the world searching for the zoo where the missing kangaroo has been sent.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 23, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yoram Gross
- Screenplay & Story
- Yoram Gross
- Original Score
- Bob Young
- Original Title
- Around the World with Dot
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Yoram Gross Films, Australian Film Commission
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yoram Gross
Yoram Gross
Bob Young
Colin Waddy, Des Horne, Christopher Plowright
Sandra Gross, Yoram Gross
Department Leadership Roster
Sandra Gross
Producer
Colin Waddy
Editor
Des Horne
Editor
Christopher Plowright
Editor
Yoram Gross
Screenplay
Yoram Gross
Producer
Jennifer Kretzschmar
Editor
Yoram Gross
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Around the World with Dot about?
Dot joins up with Santa Claus in order to help her friend, the mother kangaroo, find her lost joey. The pair take off into the air in Santa’s sleigh led by two kangaroos and travel the world searching for the zoo where the missing kangaroo has been sent.
Who directed Around the World with Dot?
Around the World with Dot was directed by Yoram Gross.
Who stars in Around the World with Dot?
The principal cast of Around the World with Dot includes Drew Forsythe, Barbara Frawley, Ron Haddrick, Anne Haddy, Ben Alcott.
When was Around the World with Dot released and how long is it?
Around the World with Dot was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for Around the World with Dot?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Around the World with Dot was composed by Bob Young.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Around the World with Dot?
Around the World with Dot holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).