Joey (1997)
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- PG
- 1h 36min
- Family, Adventure
- 26 Dec 1997 (Australia)
- Movie
12-year-old Billy McGregor's friendship with a playful baby kangaroo leads him on the ultimate adventure in this fun-filled story for all ages. Featuring amazing animals, beautiful scenery and a positive message about friendship and love.
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Cast
| Jamie Croft | ... |
Billy McGregor
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| Alex McKenna | ... |
Linda Ross
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| Rebecca Gibney | ... |
Penny McGregor
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| Harold Hopkins | ... |
Kanga Catcher
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| Tony Briggs | ... |
Mick
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| Ruth Cracknell | ... |
Sylvia
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| Ed Begley Jr. | ... |
Ambassador Ross
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Martin Jacobs | ... |
Constable Walker
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Danny Adcock | ... |
ASIO Detective
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| Grant Piro | ... |
John O'Bannon
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| Paul Denny | ... |
Davo
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Andrew Booth | ... |
Officer Wines
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George Kapiniaris | ... |
Spiros
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| Richard Moir | ... |
School Teacher
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Peter Kowitz | ... |
Senator
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| Terry Serio | ... |
TV Director
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| Steven Grives | ... |
Consulate Reporter
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Errol O'Neill | ... |
Old Man Dixon
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David Dutton | ... |
Arnie Dixon
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Michael Davie | ... |
Bart Dixon
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Matthew Krok | ... |
Dooges Dixon
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Daniel Pierce | ... |
Challenger
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Brian James | ... |
Ticket Master
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Doug Dodd | ... |
Train Passenger
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Danny Marsh | ... |
Train Passenger
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Jim Clifford | ... |
Train Conductor
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Michael Lawrence | ... |
Monster
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Betty Tougher | ... |
Bag Lady Caroline
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| Jean-Marc Russ | ... |
Vendor
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Laurie Moran | ... |
Tour Guide
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Kenji Maeji | ... |
Japanese Tourist
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Jimmy Poulos | ... |
Target Range Vendor
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Sonia Leivers | ... |
Nosey Woman
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Garry Carter | ... |
Kanga Boxer
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Peter Kent | ... |
US Marine
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Keith S. Bullock | ... |
US Marine 2
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| Michael Croaker | ... |
TV Reporter
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Lewis Jones | ... |
Miggins
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Bruce Chipman | ... |
Beefy Guard
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Warwick Elsey | ... |
Big Security Guard
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Joanne Cahill | ... |
Vision Mixer
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| Ann Sanders | ... |
Self
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Robyn Moore | ... |
Voice of Joey (voice)
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| Keith Scott | ... |
Additional Voices (voice)
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David Jobling | ... |
Cameraman (uncredited)
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Damian Kent | ... |
TV Journalist (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Ian Barry | ||
Written by
| Maxwell Grant | ... | (story) and |
| Stuart Beattie | ... | (story) |
| Stuart Beattie | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Brian Burgess | ... | line producer |
| Robyn Burke | ... | executive producer |
| Greg Coote | ... | executive producer |
| Maxwell Grant | ... | associate producer |
| Michael Lake | ... | producer |
| Alex Waislitz | ... | executive producer |
| Heloise Waislitz | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Roger Mason | ||
Cinematography by
| David Burr | ||
Editing by
| Lee Smith | ||
Editorial Department
| Simon Klaebe | ... | first assistant editor |
| Claudio Sepulveda | ... | colorist: Digital Pictures |
Casting By
| Maura Fay | ||
Production Design by
| Peta Lawson | ||
Costume Design by
| Marion Boyce | ||
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Rob Brown | ... | second assistant director (as Robert Brown) |
| Justin Carson | ... | third assistant director |
| Stuart Freeman | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Daniel Cairns | ... | art department runner |
| Ian Cook | ... | assistant art director |
| Jo Fairburn | ... | assistant art director |
| Brandon Hendroff | ... | storyboard artist |
Sound Department
| Phil Heywood | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Paul Jones | ... | boom operator |
| John Schiefelbein | ... | sound mixer |
Special Effects by
| John Cox | ... | animatronics supervisor: John Cox's Creature Workshop |
Visual Effects by
| Diego Guerrero | ... | digital artist |
| Trevor Hawkins | ... | visual effects supervisor |
| Sean Heuston | ... | digital compositor |
| Niamh Lines | ... | digital compositor |
| Dave Morley | ... | digital compositor |
| Robert Nicol | ... | digital compositor |
| James Rogers | ... | digital compositor |
| Derek Wentworth | ... | 3D character modeller/animator |
Stunts
| Shea Adams | ... | stunts |
| Ric Anderson | ... | stunts |
| Bob Bowles | ... | stunts |
| Raelene Chapman | ... | stunt assistant |
| Mick Corrigan | ... | stunts |
| Mitch Deans | ... | stunt coordinator |
| John Fogwell | ... | stunts |
| Joanne Fraser | ... | stunts |
| Collette Hardcastle | ... | stunts |
| Robin Menzies | ... | stunts (as Robyn Menzies) |
| Scott O'Donnell | ... | stunts |
| Puven Pather | ... | stunt double / stunts |
| Paul Phillips | ... | stunt double / stunts |
| Josef Schwaiger | ... | stunts |
| Annette Van Moorsel | ... | stunts |
| Mick Van Moorsel | ... | stunts |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Michael Baker | ... | lighting technician |
| Sam Bienstock | ... | gaffer |
| Andrew Birbara | ... | focus puller: "b" camera |
| Lester Bishop | ... | key grip |
| Paul Reinhardt | ... | best boy grip |
| Brad Shield | ... | camera operator |
| Jack Wareham | ... | first assistant camera (as John Wareham) / focus puller (as John Wareham) |
| Louise Williams | ... | clapper loader |
Casting Department
| Lynne Ruthven | ... | casting: Australia |
Location Management
| Charles Boyle | ... | location manager |
| Brian Burgess | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Coralie Hartl | ... | orchestra contractor |
| Phillip Hartl | ... | concert master |
| Andrew Kotatko | ... | music consultant |
Script and Continuity Department
| Lynn-Maree Danzey | ... | continuity |
| Katharina Keil | ... | second unit script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Brett Chenoweth | ... | production executive |
| Lucinda Fergus | ... | production accountant |
| Victoria Pope | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Natasha Rand | ... | title designer |
| Brendan Shoebridge | ... | production runner |
| Julie Sims | ... | production coordinator |
| Brit Sooby | ... | animal trainer |
| Meaghan Davies | ... | stand-in (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- MGM Home Entertainment (United States) (DVD)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
- Roadshow Entertainment Video
- Roadshow Entertainment
- Roadshow Entertainment (Australia)
- Varus Video (1997) (Russia) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (1999) (Japan) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Bimmini Special Effects Studios (character sculpting)
- Film Finances (completion guarantor)
- Spectrum Films (post-production facilities)
Storyline
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Billy is a boy who is trying to save a baby kangaroo called Joey after its family is captured and taken to Sydney. Billy travels to Sydney to reunite Joey with his family only to discover that Joey is not the only one who needs to be saved. Linda, the young daughter of the U.S. Ambassador joins Billy as they fight to save Joey. Written by Anonymous |
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| Taglines | One cute kangaroo. One incredible adventure. See more » |
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