Molly (1983 film)
1983 Australian film
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Molly is a 1983 Australian family film about a singing dog which marked the acting debut of Claudia Karvan.[3]
Directed byNed Lander
Written byNed Lander
Hilary Linstead
Phillip Roope
Mark Thomas
Hilary Linstead
Phillip Roope
Mark Thomas
Produced byHilary Linstead
| Molly | |
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Film poster | |
| Directed by | Ned Lander |
| Written by | Ned Lander Hilary Linstead Phillip Roope Mark Thomas |
| Produced by | Hilary Linstead |
| Starring | Claudia Karvan Garry McDonald Reg Lye |
| Cinematography | Vincent Monton |
| Edited by | Stewart Young |
| Distributed by | Umbrella Entertainment |
Release date |
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Running time | 88 minutes |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Budget | A$1 million[1] |
| Box office | A$188,000 (Australia)[2] |
Plot
When weary Old Dan collapses at Sydney Central Railway Station, he entrusts his beloved dog Molly to young Maxie. Maxie takes up the challenge, developing a soft spot for her special new companion - a dog with the rare ability to sing in tune.
Cast
- Claudia Karvan as Maxie Ireland
- Les Dayman as Bill Ireland
- Reg Lye as Old Dan
- Garry McDonald as Jones
- Robin Laurie as Stella
- Molly as herself
- Jake Blundell as Rudi
- Tanya Lester as Gina
- Mic Conway as Neville
- Jim Conway as Roy
- Slim de Grey as Tommy
- Mercia Deane-Johns as Talent Agent
- Lucky Grills as Dogcatcher
- Kerry Dwyer as Sister Carmel
- Noelene Brown
Production
Molly was a real life singing dog owned by Phillip Roope who would appear on the Mike Walsh television show. The movie was originally budgeted at $500,000 but that grew as the filmmakers became more ambitious. Filming was difficult, with much rewriting on set.[1]
