An eccentric chicken farmer, with the help of his granddaughter, trains his mischievous dog Oddball to protect a penguin sanctuary from fox attacks in an attempt to reunite his family and save their seaside town.
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Title: Oddball (2015)
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6 wins & 5 nominations.
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Cast
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| Shane Jacobson | ... | Swampy Marsh | |
| Sarah Snook | ... | Emily Marsh | |
| Alan Tudyk | ... | Bradley Slater | |
| Coco Jack Gillies | ... | Olivia Marsh | |
| Richard Davies | ... | Jack Jones | |
| Deborah Mailman | ... | Mayor Lake / Narrator | |
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Kai | ... | Oddball |
| Tegan Higginbotham | ... | Zoe | |
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Meeko | ... | Missy |
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Chip | ... | |
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Dave Lawson | ... | Sergeant Gosch |
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Edith | ... | Pocket's Girlfriend |
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Stinky | ... | Fox |
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Frank Woodley | ... | Dog Catcher |
| Terry Camilleri | ... | Judge Burns | |
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The true story about an eccentric chicken farmer (Shane Jacobson) who, with the help of his granddaughter, trains his mischievous dog Oddball to protect a wild penguin sanctuary from fox attacks and in the process tries to reunite his family and save their seaside town. Written by Roadshow Films
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Every underdog has his day.Parents Guide:
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17 September 2015 (Australia) See more »Also Known As:
Oddball and the Penguins See more »Company Credits
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Oddball was partly filmed in Warrnambool, Victoria. See more »Goofs
The building from which Oddball is rescued is an animal hospital (actually, the University of Melbourne Veterinary Hospital), not a dog pound. Australian dog pounds are much smaller and less 'palatial'. See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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Oddball is, if a bit formulaic, well done and rewarding.
The intertwined elements of family-love, nature's treasures and a heartwarming dog combine for our pleasure.
The location of the story is one of magical beauty.
The characters are well-drawn and believable.
The fact that it's based on a true story makes it even more special.