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Movie poster: Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tale (1986)
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Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tale

1986 · 71 min Comedy Animation
6.8 / 10 · TMDB

Featuring the characters from Murray Ball's "Footrot Flats" (New Zealands most beloved local cartoon strip), questions to be answered include: Will Wal Footrot win the affections of Cheeky Hobson over the sleazy Spit Murphy? Will the Dog win the affections of the lovely Jess? Will Wal make a good impression on the selectors at Saturday's rugby match? Can Rangi and Pongo save Cooch's prize stag from the depths of Blackwater Station, home of the Murphys, their vicious dogs and deadly croco-pigs? All this and more will be answered as the small town of Raupo comes to life on the big screen.

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Year 1986
Country Australia, New Zealand
Genre Comedy, Animation
Director Murray Ball
Runtime 71 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.8/10 (23 votes)

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The film constructs its comedy from the archetypes of a beloved newspaper strip, relying on slapstick and gentle satire of rural antics. It explores the universal bond between a farmer and his dog, using this relationship as the heartfelt core around which the chaotic plot revolves.

Those who tire of overly complex stories will find joy in this unpretentious, character-driven farce that celebrates community and simple loyalties. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Murray Ball

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Perfect for a relaxed family movie night with its gentle humor.

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