Dot and the Kangaroo
Synopsis
An Australian girl gets lost in the Outback, but she’s befriended by a kangaroo who gives her a ride in her pouch as they search for the girl’s home.
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Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Barbara Frawley
Dot (voice)
Joan Bruce
The Kangaroo / Mother (voice)
Spike Milligan
Mr. Platypus (voice)
June Salter
Mrs. Platypus (voice)
Ross Higgins
Willie Wagtail (voice)
Ron Haddrick
Father (voice)
Richard Meikle
Jack, the Farmhand (voice)
Lola Brooks
(voice)
Peter Gwynne
(voice)
George Assang
(voice)
Kerrie Biddell
(voice)
John Derum
(voice)
Kevin Golsby
(voice)
Nola Lester
(voice)
Sue Walker
(voice)
Noel Brophy
(voice)
Anne Haddy
(voice)
Robina Beard
(voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 14, 1977
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yoram Gross
- Screenplay & Story
- Yoram Gross, John Palmer
- Original Score
- Bob Young
- Original Title
- Dot and the Kangaroo
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Yoram Gross Films, Australian Film Commission
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yoram Gross
Yoram Gross, John Palmer, Ethel Pedley
Bob Young
Rod Hay, Klaus Jaritz
Yoram Gross
Department Leadership Roster
Yoram Gross
Director
Yoram Gross
Screenplay
John Palmer
Screenplay
Yoram Gross
Producer
Bob Young
Original Music Composer
Rod Hay
Editor
Klaus Jaritz
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dot and the Kangaroo
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dot and the Kangaroo about?
An Australian girl gets lost in the Outback, but she’s befriended by a kangaroo who gives her a ride in her pouch as they search for the girl’s home.
Who directed Dot and the Kangaroo?
Dot and the Kangaroo was directed by Yoram Gross.
Who stars in Dot and the Kangaroo?
The principal cast of Dot and the Kangaroo includes Barbara Frawley, Joan Bruce, Spike Milligan, June Salter, Ross Higgins.
When was Dot and the Kangaroo released and how long is it?
Dot and the Kangaroo was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Dot and the Kangaroo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dot and the Kangaroo was composed by Bob Young.
Is Dot and the Kangaroo based on a book or true story?
Dot and the Kangaroo is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Ethel Pedley".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dot and the Kangaroo?
Dot and the Kangaroo holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.).