Dot and the Koala
Synopsis
Dot comes to the aid of her native animal friends when Bruce the koala informs her of plans to build a massive dam that will destroy their environment. But the local farm animals believe that the dam will catapult their small country town into the 21st century. With both sides fighting for what they believe is right, Dot’s plans to wipe out the dam are jeopardised by local detectives Sherlock Bones and his offsider Watson the cat!
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yoram Gross
- Screenplay & Story
- Greg Flynn, Yoram Gross
- Original Score
- John Sangster, Bob Young
- Original Title
- Dot and the Koala
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Yoram Gross Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yoram Gross
Greg Flynn, Yoram Gross
John Sangster, Bob Young
Graham Sharpe
Ted Otton, Ian Spruce, Neil Thumpston
Sandra Gross, Yoram Gross
Department Leadership Roster
Yoram Gross
Director
Greg Flynn
Writer
Yoram Gross
Writer
Sandra Gross
Producer
Yoram Gross
Producer
Ted Otton
Editor
Ian Spruce
Editor
Neil Thumpston
Editor
Graham Sharpe
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dot and the Koala
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What is Dot and the Koala about?
Dot comes to the aid of her native animal friends when Bruce the koala informs her of plans to build a massive dam that will destroy their environment. But the local farm animals believe that the dam will catapult their small country town into the 21st century. With both sides fighting for what they believe is right, Dot’s plans to wipe out the dam are jeopardised by local detectives Sherlock Bones and his offsider Watson the cat!
Who directed Dot and the Koala?
Dot and the Koala was directed by Yoram Gross.
Who stars in Dot and the Koala?
The principal cast of Dot and the Koala includes Keith Scott, Robyn Moore.
When was Dot and the Koala released and how long is it?
Dot and the Koala was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Dot and the Koala?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dot and the Koala was composed by John Sangster, Bob Young.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dot and the Koala?
Dot and the Koala holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.).