Frog Dreaming (1986): Cast & Plot
Frog Dreaming is a 1986 family drama directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith and Russell Hagg, starring Henry Thomas as Cody, Tony Barry and Mark Knight. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Directors
- Brian Trenchard-Smith and Russell Hagg
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Middle Reef
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Frog Dreaming About?
The premise of Frog Dreaming without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Cody, an adventurous American boy living in Australia with his guardian Gaza, is imaginative, inventive and inquisitive. When he encounters mysterious happenings in Devil’s Knob National Park, he discovers they are tied to an Aboriginal myth called the frog dreamings. Determined to uncover the truth, Cody investigates the legend’s depths.
Frog Dreaming Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- lake
- excavator
- garage
- weeds
- homeless man
- diver team
- oxygen tank
- flooded quarry
- aboriginal man
- american boy
- myth
- aboriginal mythology
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- australia
- bunyip
- teenage boy
- pond
- police
- bubble
- overalls
- ozploitation
- reference to charley pride
- invitation to a dance
- church hall
- american abroad
- community dance
- orphan
- 14 year old
- rockabilly music
- party
- australian aborigine
- dreamtime
- australian mythology
- grounded
- mysterious man
- junkyard
- lager beer
- bazooka
- beach
- bike
- diving helmet
- giant fish
- pet store
- fish food
- goldfish
- speargun
- guardian
- knocking on a window
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- windmill
- monster hunting
Frog Dreaming Cast & Characters
Henry Thomas leads the cast as Cody, with Tony Barry as Gaza and Mark Knight as Henry. Directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith and Russell Hagg; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Brian Trenchard-Smith
- Co-director Russell Hagg
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Henry Thomas as Cody - Tony Barry as Gaza
- Mark Knight as Henry
- Rachel Friend as Wendy
Also Starring in Frog Dreaming
· 7 more- Katy Manning Mrs. Cannon
- Dennis Miller Mr. Cannon
- John Ewart Ricketts
- Tamsin West Jane
- Dempsey Knight Charlie Pride
- Chris Gregory Wheatley
- Hugh Bryant Child
More from Brian Trenchard-Smith and Russell Hagg
More films directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith and Russell Hagg: Absolute Deception, The Cabin, Arctic Blast and Porky’s: Pimpin’ Pee Wee.
Frog Dreaming Plot Summary
What happens in Frog Dreaming from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
An American boy, Cody, Henry Thomas, whose parents have died, lives in Australia with his guardian, Gazza Tony Barry. Cody is imaginative, inventive, and endlessly curious, spending long hours in his garage tinkering away and turning scraps into useful creations, including a railbike that helps him zip around his new home.
Full summary
The whole story of Frog Dreaming, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Frog Dreaming?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What is the name of the young American boy who moves to Australia?
Cars in Frog Dreaming
16 cars on screen, including the 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air and the Holden Kingswood HQ.
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1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Important role -
Holden Kingswood HQ Important role -
1975 Toyota Land Cruiser Important role -
1981 Toyota Land Cruiser Important role
Frog Dreaming Also Known As
13 alternative titles, including “The Quest” and “The Go-Kids”.
- Also known as
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- The Quest
- The Go-Kids
- The Spirit Chaser
- The Go Kids
- Der Geisterjäger
- クエスト／伝説の冒険
- Il mistero del lago scuro
- El secreto del lago
- Момчето, което гони призраци
- Le Secret du lac
- Отвязные каникулы
- Uma Aventura e Tanto
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- El caçador d’esperits
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Frogs & Toads, Frog and Frogs.
Frog Dreaming FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Frog Dreaming, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Frog Dreaming?
Frog Dreaming runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was Frog Dreaming released?
Frog Dreaming was released on May 1, 1986.
Who directed Frog Dreaming?
Frog Dreaming was directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith and Russell Hagg.
More films by Brian Trenchard-Smith Who is in the cast of Frog Dreaming?
Frog Dreaming stars Henry Thomas as Cody, Tony Barry as Gaza and Mark Knight as Henry, among 11 credited actors.
Does Frog Dreaming have a post-credit scene?
No. Frog Dreaming has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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