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Dot and the Koala
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Dot and the Koala

1985-06-20 · 70 min · ★ 6.3

Animation · Family

Dot comes to the aid of her native animal friends when Bruce the koala informs her of plans to build a massive dam that will destroy their environment. But the local farm animals believe that the dam will catapult their small country town into the 21st century. With both sides fighting for what they believe is right, Dot’s plans to wipe out the dam are jeopardised by local detectives Sherlock Bones and his offsider Watson the cat!

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Directors
Yoram Gross
Production companies
Yoram Gross Films
Countries
Australia
Status
Released

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Keith ScottKeith ScottBruce / Mayor Percy / Sherlock Bones / Watson
Robyn MooreDot / Character Voices (voice)

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