Funny Things Happen Down Under

Funny Things Happen Down Under

Funny Things Happen Down Under

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Funny Things Happen Down Under

1965

1h 30m

6.8(4 votes)

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Comedy

Overview

When the clubhouse of a group of country kids, known as the "Terrible ten" needs money for funding they invent numerous ways to make money. During their attempts at making puddings and selling mineral water they stumble on a formula for breeding coloured sheep.

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9 featured cast members

Starring

Howard Morrison

Susanne Haworth

Susanne Haworth

Teena

Ian Turpie

Lennie

Bruce Barry

Bruce Barry

Frank

Olivia Newton-John

Olivia Newton-John

Gary Gray

Kurt Beimel

Frank Rich

John Gray

Creative team

Directed by: Joe McCormick
Written by: John Sherman
Produced by: Roger Mirams

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