The Mad Dog Gang Meets Rotten Fred and Ratsguts

0.0(0)19781h 14m1

In this award-winning children's adventure created by Ian Mune, Tony (Ian Templeton) and Suey (Julie Wilson) spend time on their uncle's farm and become country kids — riding horses to school and getting stick from mouthy classmate Harvey (Buddy Ruruku). The trio are fascinated by local drifter 'Rotten' Fred, whose dog Ratsguts is rumoured to be a sheep killer. They form the Mad Dog gang, uncovering Fred's history and protecting him from vindictive farmer Wilkie (John Bach). Directed by Ross Jennings, this telemovie combines three half-hour episodes. It was named Best Drama at the 1979 Feltex Television Awards.

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  • New ZealandNZ

    • TV6 Aug 1978

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The Mad Dog Gang Meets Rotten Fred and Ratsguts was released on 6 August 1978.

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