Around the World with Dot
| Company type | Animated feature film |
|---|---|
| Industry | Film / Animation |
| Founded | 1981 |
| Founder | Yoram Gross |
| Products | Animated films |
Around the World with Dot (also titled Dot and Santa Claus) is an animated feature from Australia released in 1981, directed and produced by Yoram Gross. The film includes voice performances by Drew Forsythe and Ron Haddrick. It acts as a follow-up to Dot and the Kangaroo, continuing the adventures of Dot, a young Australian girl with a deep affection for wildlife.
Premise
Dot embarks on a worldwide expedition alongside Danny, a swagman who takes on the role of Father Christmas, as they explore various global Christmas traditions. Their journey also involves locating a missing joey, the offspring of the kangaroo Dot had previously met.
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 (kangaroo), Frog, Circus Elephant, Tiger, British Lion
- Anne Haddy as Dozey-Face (kangaroo), Angry Mother, Natasha (Russian bear)
- Ross Higgins as Reindeer, Mr. Nagamora (Japanese goldfish), Kite Judge, Ringmaster
External links
- Around the World with Dot at IMDb
- Around the World with Dot at Oz Movies