sydney, australia,musical,escaped convict,convict,animal cruelty,live action and animation,brother sister relationship,independent film

The Little Convict (1979)

Poster for The Little Convict

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Yoram Gross
  • Profile picture of Rolf Harris
    The Storyteller / Grandfather Rolf Harris
  • Profile picture of Kerry McGuire
    Polly Nelson (voice) Kerry McGuire
  • Profile picture of Shane Porteous
    Jack Doolan (voice) Shane Porteous
  • Profile picture of Ron Falk
    Capt. Pertwee (voice) Ron Falk
  • Profile picture of Gary Files
    Gov. Lindsay Lightfoot (voice) Gary Files
  • Profile picture of Anne Haddy
    Lady Augusta Lightfoot (voice) Anne Haddy

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Keywords

  • sydney, australia
  • musical
  • escaped convict
  • convict
  • animal cruelty
  • live action and animation
  • brother sister relationship
  • independent film