Ross Higgins
Biography: Ross Higgins (14 June 1931 – 7 October 2016) was an Australian vaudevillian, character actor, television host, comedian, singer and voice actor. Higgins was best known for his role as Ted Bullpitt in the 1980s television situation comedy series Kingswood Country and brief revival Bullpitt! He was the father of an Australian actor Brendan Higgins.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: June 13, 1930
Deathday: October 07, 2016
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Around the World in 80 Days
1988-11-25
Around the World in 80 Days
Overview: English Lord Phileas Fogg has just become the main suspect in a daring bank robbery. Meanwhile, he has made a wager with several other lords that he will be able to travel around this world in a mere 80 days. Joined by his butler Passepartout, Fogg begins his journey. However, hot on his heels is Scotland Yard detective Mr. Fix.
Genres: Adventure Comedy Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-11-25
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The Magic Riddle
1991-09-19
The Magic Riddle
Overview: The Magic Riddle is a 1991 Australian animated feature film directed and written by Yoram Gross. The film's plot features elements of famous fairytales including Cinderella, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Little Red Riding Hood and Pinocchio. Robyn Moore provides the voice of Cindy and various other characters.
Genres: Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-09-19
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The Last of the Mohicans
1987-07-31
The Last of the Mohicans
Overview: An animated version of James Fenimore Cooper's classic wilderness adventure during the French and Indian War in colonial America. Hawkeye is in his prime as the famous scout who rescues the daughters of the Commander of a frontier fort. Produced by Burbank Films Australia.
Genres: Animation TV Movie Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-07-31
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Epic
1985-05-13
Epic
Overview: During a massive flood, two children are rescued by a family of dingoes, which subsequently raises them as their own. When the children come of age, they must go out into the world and collect the "secrets of life", before becoming the new king and queen of the dingoes.
Genres: Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-05-13
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The Gentlemen of Titipu
1973-06-01
The Gentlemen of Titipu
Overview: The Emperor of Japan is scheduled to visit the small fishing village of Titipu for the annual cherry blossom festival. Unfortunately, during the ceremony the town tailor, Koko, winks at the pretty Kataisha, who is to be the wife of the Emperor's son Nanki Poo. Koko is promptly arrested and thrown in a dark, dank dungeon and sentenced to death for disrespecting the Emperor. Things look bleak for Koko until Nanki Poo falls in love with the lovely Yum Yum, and Koko gets caught up in a scheme to deceive the Emperor.
Genres: Animation Music Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1973-06-01
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Dot Goes to Hollywood
1988-01-01
Dot Goes to Hollywood
Overview: Dot sets out on a mighty adventure that takes her to Hollywood. With the help of Hollywood stars Dot wins a talent quest, and discovered by a famous director, she becomes what all Hollywood dreams are made of – a film star. This enables her to raise money for her little friend Gumley the koala who needs an operation on his eyes.
Genres: Family Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-01-01
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David Copperfield
1983-07-20
David Copperfield
Overview: The classic tale of David Copperfield's life is brought to the screen in this faithful and entertaining animated feature for your kids and family.
Genres: Animation Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-07-20
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Treasure Island
1987-01-01
Treasure Island
Overview: Young Jim Hawkins is caught up with the pirate Long John Silver in search of the buried treasure of the buccaneer Captain Flint, in this adaptation of the classic novel by Robert Louis Stevenson.
Genres: Family Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-01-01
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Dot and the Bunny
1983-04-03
Dot and the Bunny
Overview: Dot ventures out into the bush determined to finally locate the little lost joey and reunite him with his mother. On her way she meets a silly bunny rabbit who tries to convince Dot that he is the joey she is looking for. Dot is delighted by his antics and names her new companion 'Funny Bunny'. Together they continue the search for the joey. On the way Dot learns that Funny Bunny is really a very lonely rabbit. His family were killed by hunters and he has been on his own ever since. They find mother kangaroo, and though she has not yet found her joey, when she sees the lonely bunny she realises she has found someone else to look after.
Genres: Animation Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-04-03
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Dot and the Smugglers
1987-01-01
Dot and the Smugglers
Overview: A circus owner attempts to capture a mysterious Bunyip, but Dot and her bushland friends try to foil his plans. Dot soon discovers that the circus is merely a front for an international wildlife smuggling operation. Backed by her pals, Burra the Kookaburra and two boxing kangaroos, Dot goes on the warpath.
Genres: Family Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-01-01
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Sherlock Holmes and the Sign of Four
1983-12-31
Sherlock Holmes and the Sign of Four
Overview: Third Sherlock Holmes animated film starring Peter O'Toole.
Genres: Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-12-31
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Around the World with Dot
1981-12-04
Around the World with Dot
Overview: In this magical film Dot joins up with Santa Claus in order to help her friend the mother kangaroo find her lost baby. The pair take off into the air in Santa’s sleigh led by two kangaroos and travel the world searching for the zoo where the lost kangaroo has been sent.
Genres: Animation Family Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-12-04
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Dot and the Kangaroo
1977-05-14
Dot and the Kangaroo
Overview: An Australian girl gets lost in the Outback, but she's befriended by a kangaroo who gives her a ride in her pouch as they search for the girl's home. Aiding the pair are musically gifted koalas, platypuses, and kookaburras in this film based on Ethel Pedley's 1899 children's book, with animated humans and animals superimposed upon a live-action background.
Genres: Animation Adventure Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1977-05-14
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