Around the World with Dot (also known as Dot and Santa Claus)Around the World with Dot at Yoram Gross Films is a 1981 Australian animated film directed by Yoram Gross and starring Drew Forsythe and Ron Haddrick. It is a sequel to 1977’s 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 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 (live-action segments) Ben Alcott - Ben (live-action segments) Frank Gott (live-action segments) Marli Mason (live-action segments)
Animated Drew Forsythe as Santa Claus Barbara Frawley as: Dot (a young, perpetually barefoot, red-headed Australian girl who loves animals) 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
References
External links Around the World with Dot at IMDb Around the World with Dot at Oz Movies