Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tale

Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tale

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Release Date

4/9/1986

Runtime

71 mins

Overview

Featuring the characters from Murray Ball's "Footrot Flats" (New Zealands most beloved local cartoon strip), questions to be answered include: Will Wal Footrot win the affections of Cheeky Hobson over the sleazy Spit Murphy? Will the Dog win the affections of the lovely Jess? Will Wal make a good impression on the selectors at Saturday's rugby match? Can Rangi and Pongo save Cooch's prize stag from the depths of Blackwater Station, home of the Murphys, their vicious dogs and deadly croco-pigs? All this and more will be answered as the small town of Raupo comes to life on the big screen.

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

$1,500,000

Homepage

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A cheerful animated romp through rural New Zealand where lovable misfits navigate romance, sport and farmyard chaos with good humor. It feels like settling in with a beloved comic strip brought warmly to life.

Mood

PlayfulWhimsicalCosyJoyful

Themes

FriendshipLoveComing of age

Tone

Playful

Pacing

Brisk

Look

2D animationStylized genre

Structure

Ensemble

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