Fatty Finn
Synopsis
The 10-year-old Hubert Finn, known as "Fatty", lived in poor conditions in Australia in the 1930s. He and his friends stick together as they often have to defend themselves against the villain Bomer and his gang. Fatty wants a detector radio, but can't afford it. He has to raise money for it within a week, otherwise he won't get the radio ...
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Fatty Finn (1980) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-06-04
Top Cast
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Ben Oxenbould
Hubert 'Fatty' Finn
Rebecca Rigg
Tilly
Jeremy Larsson
Headlights
Martin Lewis
Skeet
Hugo Grieve
Seasy
Sandy Leask
Lolly Legs
Greg Kelly
Bruiser Murphy
Melita Simec
Bruisers Girl
Christopher Norton
Snootle
Bert Newton
John Finn
Noni Hazlehurst
Myrtle Finn
Gerard Kennedy
Tiger Murphy
Tony Llewellyn-Jones
Dunny Man
Lorraine Bayly
Maggie McGrath
Bill Young
Officer Claffey
Henri Szeps
Mr Zilch
Frank Wilson
Lord Mayor
Julith Steer
Goat Racer #1
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 18, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maurice Murphy
- Screenplay & Story
- Bob Ellis, Syd Nicholls, Chris McGill
- Original Score
- Grahame Bond, Rory O'Donoghue
- Original Title
- Fatty Finn
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Children's Film Corp., Finn Productions, The Australian Film Commission
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maurice Murphy
Bob Ellis, Syd Nicholls, Chris McGill
Grahame Bond, Rory O'Donoghue
John Seale, Tony Wilson
Robert Gibson
Brian Rosen, John Sexton
Department Leadership Roster
Bob Ellis
Writer
Grahame Bond
Original Music Composer
Chris McGill
Writer
Brian Rosen
Producer
Rory O'Donoghue
Original Music Composer
John Seale
Director of Photography
Robert Gibson
Editor
Maurice Murphy
Director
Lissa Coote
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fatty Finn
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What is Fatty Finn about?
The 10-year-old Hubert Finn, known as "Fatty", lived in poor conditions in Australia in the 1930s. He and his friends stick together as they often have to defend themselves against the villain Bomer and his gang. Fatty wants a detector radio, but can't afford it. He has to raise money for it within a week, otherwise he won't get the radio ...
Who directed Fatty Finn?
Fatty Finn was directed by Maurice Murphy.
Who stars in Fatty Finn?
The principal cast of Fatty Finn includes Ben Oxenbould, Rebecca Rigg, Jeremy Larsson, Martin Lewis, Hugo Grieve.
When was Fatty Finn released and how long is it?
Fatty Finn was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Fatty Finn?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fatty Finn was composed by Grahame Bond, Rory O'Donoghue.
Is Fatty Finn based on a book or true story?
Fatty Finn is adapted from the following source material: Comic Book: "Syd Nicholls".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Fatty Finn?
Fatty Finn holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.).