The Little Convict

The Little Convict

1979 · 76 min · ★ 6.8 · Animation, Drama, Romance

In old New South Wales, a new bunch of convicts arrives, including young Toby Nelson. Consigned to a Government farm, they're subjected to the cruelty of Sergeant Billy Langdon and Corporal Weazel Wesley. Toby escapes and flees into the Australian bush.

Directed by Yoram Gross · Written by Yoram Gross

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Cast

Rolf Harris The Storyteller / Grandfather
Sean Hinton Toby Nelson (voice)
Kerry McGuire Polly Nelson (voice)
Paul Bertram William Watts / "Silly Billy"
Shane Porteous Jack Doolan (voice)
Ron Falk Capt. Pertwee (voice)
Richard Meikle Sgt. "Bully" Langton (voice)
Brian Harrison (voice)
Harry Lawrence (voice)
Gary Marika (voice)
Gary Files Gov. Lindsay Lightfoot (voice)
Anne Haddy Lady Augusta Lightfoot (voice)

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