Around the World with Dot

1981 Australian film
  • 23 June 1981 (1981-06-23) (Australia)
Running time
80 minsCountryAustraliaLanguageEnglish

Around the World with Dot (also known as Dot and Santa Claus)[1] is a 1981 Australian animated film directed by Yoram Gross and starring Drew Forsythe and Ron Haddrick.[2] 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

  1. ^ Around the World with Dot at Yoram Gross Films
  2. ^ 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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