The Little Convict (1979)

Directed by

Yoram Gross

Genre

animated film, family film

Country

Australia

Runtime

1h 20m

Rated

G

Rating

6.8 of 10 from 8 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

A young boy named Toby is sent to Australia as a convict. He escapes and befriends a koala. The story is told by a narrator who adds songs and commentary.

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What happens

The Little Convict (also known as Toby and the Koala) is a 1979 Australian live-action/animated drama film produced and directed by Yoram Gross, and written by John Palmer based on a story by Gross. It was a rare leading role for Rolf Harris, who acts as a narrator, frequently interrupting the story with narratives and songs. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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