1981 Australian film
| Around the World with Dot | |
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 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Yoram Gross |
| Screenplay by | John Palmer Yoram Gross |
| Based on | Dot and the Kangaroo by Ethel Pedley |
| Produced by | Yoram Gross |
| Starring | Drew Forsythe Ron Haddrick |
| Music by | Bob Young John Sangster |
| Production company | Yoram Gross Films |
| Distributed by | Satori (Australia) |
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| Running time | 80 mins |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
Around the World with Dot (also known as Dot and Santa Claus) is a 1981 Australian animated film directed by Yoram Gross and starring Drew Forsythe and Ron Haddrick. It is a sequel to Dot and the Kangaroo.
Premise
Dot joins a swagman named Danny dressed as Father Christmas on a tour of the world to see everyone celebrate Christmas in their own different ways. They search for a long lost beloved joey, the child of the kangaroo Dot had met when she lost her way home.
Cast
Live action
- Drew Forsythe - Danny the Swagman
- Ashley Ayre - Dot (live-action segments)
- Ben Alcott - Ben (live-action segments)
- Frank Gott (live-action segments)
- Marli Mason (live-action segments)
Animated
- Drew Forsythe - Santa Claus
- Barbara Frawley - Dot, Zebra, French Swallow
- Ron Haddrick - Grumblebones, Frog, Circus Elephant, Tiger, British Lion
- Anne Haddy - Dozeyface, Angry Mom, Natasha
- Ross Higgins - Reindeer, Mr. Nagamora, Kite Judge, Ringmaster
References
- Around the World with Dot at Yoram Gross Films
- Crump, William D. (2019). Happy Holidays—Animated! A Worldwide Encyclopedia of Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and New Year's Cartoons on Television and Film. McFarland & Co. p. 17. ISBN 9781476672939.
External links
- Around the World with Dot at IMDb
- Around the World with Dot at Oz Movies
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