Around the World with Dot
Around the World with Dot is a 1981 Australian animated film directed by Yoram Gross and starring Drew Forsythe and Ron Haddrick. It is a sequel to Dot and the Kangaroo.
Premise
Dot joins a swagman named Danny dressed as Father Christmas on a tour of the world to see everyone celebrate Christmas in their own different ways. They search for a long lost beloved joey, the child of the kangaroo Dot had met when she lost her way home.Cast
Live action
- Drew Forsythe - Danny the Swagman
- Ashley Ayre - Dot
- Ben Alcott - Ben
- Frank Gott
- Marli Mason
Animated
- Drew Forsythe as Santa Claus
- Barbara Frawley as:
- * Dot
- * Zebra
- * French Swallow
- Ron Haddrick as:
- * Grumblebones, a grumpy, pessimistic kangaroo
- * Frog
- * Circus Elephant
- * Tiger
- * British Lion
- Anne Haddy as:
- * Dozey-Face, a lazy, good-natured kangaroo
- * Angry Mother
- * Natasha, a Russian bear
- Ross Higgins as:
- * Reindeer
- * Mr. Nagamora, a Japanese goldfish
- * Kite Judge
- * Ringmaster