Let the Balloon Go (1976)

While his brother is fighting in WWI, a small independent Australian boy who lives in the countryside with his overbearing mother and pet dog and who must wear a leg brace decides to overcome his handicap no matter what.

Director:

Oliver Howes

Writers:

Richard Mason (screenplay), Oliver Howes (screenplay)

Stars:

Robert Bettles, Janet Kingsbury, John Ewart

2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Robert Bettles	...	John Sumner
Janet Kingsbury	...	Mrs. Sumner (as Jan Kingsbury)
John Ewart	...	PC Baird
Ben Gabriel	...	Mr. Sumner
Sally Whiteman	...	Mamie
Mathew Wilson	...	Cecil
Terry McQuillan	...	Harry
Bruce Spence	...	Chief Gifford
Ken Goodlet	...	Major Fairleigh (as Kenneth Goodlet)
Ray Barrett	...	Dr. McLeod
Nigel Lovell	...	The Parson
Babette Stephens	...	Mrs. Braithwaite
Brian Anderson	...	Scott Griffiths
Charlie Metcalfe
Phillip Ross

Storyline

While his brother is fighting in WWI, a small independent Australian boy who lives in the countryside with his overbearing mother and pet dog and who must wear a leg brace decides to overcome his handicap no matter what.

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Plot Keywords:

family relationships | polio | based on novel | independent film | 

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Taglines:

A boy's first step towards manhood - like the balloon - he wants to be free!

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Genres:

Drama | Family

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Certificate:

G

Did You Know?

Trivia

The nick-name of Major Fairleigh (Ken Goodlet) was "Tiddly".

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Details

Country:

Australia

Language:

English

Release Date:

March 1977 (USA)

Also Known As:

Anna pallon lentää

Filming Locations:

Carcoar, New South Wales, Australia

Company Credits

Production Co:

Film Australia

Technical Specs

Runtime:

92 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color