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Acting
Richard Meikle
Born October 10, 1929 · Australia
Died June 2, 1991 · aged 61
Richard Meikle (10 October 1929 - 2 June 1991) was an Australian actor who worked extensively in film, theatre, and radio. He was the father of Australian writer Sam Meikle.
Known For
Olive · 1987Olive
1987
Movie
Based on the true story of fiery, tempestuous actress, Olive Bodill. Soon after Olive and her actor/writer husband, Tony, celebrate their 16th wedding anniversary Olive discovers that she has a malignant breast cancer. Once so strong and independent, Olive now becomes dependent on Tony who himself relies so much on her energy and decisiveness. But with his help Olive confronts her death, and in what has been a marriage of opposites, with all the attendant difficulties, the partners are fused finally in a bond of love.
The Three Musketeers · 1973The Three Musketeers
★ 6.21973
MovieActionAdventure
"The Three Musketeers" is 1973 animated TV movie from Hanna Barbera that is a remake of their own 1968 cartoon of the same name. In this film, the queen consort of France is falsely accused by Cardinal Richelieu of being involved in a plot to overthrow her husband, the king of France. The king's musketeers, Athos, Porthos, Aramis and a new recruit named D'Artagnan, attempt to solve the situation.
The Hunchback of Notre-Dame · 1986The Hunchback of Notre-Dame
★ 3.31986
MovieAnimationFamily
This is an adaptation of the novel "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" by Victor Hugo, produced by Burbank Films Australia.
Dot and the Kangaroo · 1977Dot and the Kangaroo
★ 7.31977
MovieAnimationAdventure
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. Aiding the pair are musically gifted koalas, platypuses, and kookaburras in this film based on Ethel Pedley's 1899 children's book, with animated humans and animals superimposed upon a live-action background.
Robin Hood · 1985Robin Hood
★ 5.61985
MovieAdventureAnimation
With good King Richard away at war, the greedy Sheriff has forced the residents of Nottingham to pay all their money to him. But Robin Hood, with the help of his friend Maid Marion, a spy in the Sheriff's castle, is out to thwart the evil Sheriff and return the Kind to his rightful throne.
The Prince and the Pauper · 1972The Prince and the Pauper
1972
Movie
1972 animated adaptation of the classic Mark Twain tale
The Little Convict · 1979The Little Convict
★ 6.81979
MovieAnimationDrama
In old New South Wales a new bunch of convicts arrives including the little convict, young Toby Nelson. Consigned to a Government farm they are subjected to the cruelty of Sergeant Billy Langdon and Corporal Weazel Wesley. Toby escapes and flees into the Australian bush where he is saved from death by the aboriginal boy, Wahroonga. Together, with another escapee, the highwayman, Jack Doolan, and Wahroonga’s animal friends, they launch a spectacular mission to rescue the blacksmith, Big George, and Toby’s sister, Polly.
Doctors & Nurses · 1981Doctors & Nurses
1981
MovieFamilyComedy
Doctors and Nurses is a gimmick film, a down under age reversal trick in the style of Alan Parker's 'Bugsy Malone'. A bunch of kids play the game of Doctors and Nurses - of the inoffensive dress-up kind - tending a bunch of adults suffering from a variety of ailments.









