Footrot Flats: The Dog’s Tale (1986): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Footrot Flats: The Dog’s Tale is a 1986 animated comedy directed by Murray Ball, starring Peter Rowley as Dog (voice), John Clarke and Fiona Samuel. It runs 1 hour 11 minutes and earned $1,243 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 11m (71 min)
- Director
- Murray Ball
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Independent Newspapers
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Footrot Flats: The Dog’s Tale About?
The premise of Footrot Flats: The Dog’s Tale without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Featuring Murray Ball’s New Zealand comic Footrot Flats, the film follows Wal Footrot’s rivalry for Cheeky Hobson against Spit Murphy, the Dog’s chase of Jess, and Wal’s attempt to impress rugby selectors. Meanwhile Rangi and Pongo try to rescue Cooch’s prized stag from Blackwater Station, home of Murphys, dogs and croco‑pigs, bringing Raupo to life.
Footrot Flats: The Dog’s Tale Themes & Keywords
· 14 tags- cult film
- town
- dog
- new zealand
- australian fantasy
- rural setting
- based on comic strip
- river
- love
- hairdresser
- farm
- farming
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- boy and dog
- backwoods
Footrot Flats: The Dog’s Tale Cast & Characters
Peter Rowley leads the cast as Dog (voice), with John Clarke as Wal (voice) and Fiona Samuel as Cheeky Hobson / Pongo (voice). Directed by Murray Ball; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Murray Ball
- Peter Rowley as Dog (voice)
- John Clarke as Wal (voice)
- Fiona Samuel as Cheeky Hobson / Pongo (voice)
- Brian Sergent as Spit Murphy (voice)
Also Starring in Footrot Flats: The Dog’s Tale
· 6 more- Rawiri Paratene Rangi (voice)
- Peter Hayden Irish Murphy (voice)
- Marshall Napier Hunk Murphy (voice)
- Dorothy McKegg Aunt Dolly (voice)
- Billy T. James Pawai (voice)
- Michael Haigh Rugby Commentator (voice)
Footrot Flats: The Dog’s Tale Plot Summary
What happens in Footrot Flats: The Dog’s Tale from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Set in a rural environs outside the town of Raupo in New Zealand, the film centers on sheep and cattle farmer Wal Footrot and his border collie sheepdog Dog. Wal is supported on Footrot Flats by his nature-loving neighbour Cooch Windgrass, by local boy Rangi, and by Wal’s niece Pongo Footrot.
Full summary
The whole story of Footrot Flats: The Dog’s Tale, scene by scene
Footrot Flats: The Dog’s Tale Box Office
Footrot Flats: The Dog’s Tale grossed $1,243 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$1.2K
- International
- $1.2K
Footrot Flats: The Dog’s Tale Videos
The clip of Footrot Flats: The Dog’s Tale.
How Well Do You Know Footrot Flats: The Dog’s Tale?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What breed of dog is Dog, Wal's loyal companion?
Footrot Flats: The Dog’s Tale Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “As Confusões de um Adorável Cão” and “Footrot Flats: Kutyamese”.
- Also known as
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- As Confusões de um Adorável Cão
- Footrot Flats: Kutyamese
- Dog von der Stinkfußfarm
- Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tail Tale
- Ο σκύλος από τη βρωμερή φάρμα
- Footrot Flats: El cuento del perro
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Footrot Flats: The Dog’s Tale FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Footrot Flats: The Dog’s Tale, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Footrot Flats: The Dog’s Tale?
Footrot Flats: The Dog’s Tale runs 1 hour 11 minutes (71 minutes).
When was Footrot Flats: The Dog’s Tale released?
Footrot Flats: The Dog’s Tale was released on April 9, 1986.
Who directed Footrot Flats: The Dog’s Tale?
Footrot Flats: The Dog’s Tale was directed by Murray Ball.
Who is in the cast of Footrot Flats: The Dog’s Tale?
Footrot Flats: The Dog’s Tale stars Peter Rowley as Dog (voice), John Clarke as Wal (voice) and Fiona Samuel as Cheeky Hobson / Pongo (voice), among 10 credited actors.
How much did Footrot Flats: The Dog’s Tale make at the box office?
Footrot Flats: The Dog’s Tale grossed $1,243 worldwide.
Does Footrot Flats: The Dog’s Tale have a post-credit scene?
No. Footrot Flats: The Dog’s Tale has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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