Ratbag Hero is a 1991 Australian mini series based on the book A Riverman's Story by Mik Kelsall.Ed. Scott Murray, Australia on the Small Screen 1970-1995, Oxford University Press, 1996 p225 It stars Cameron Nugent as Mick Kelsall, along with Elaine Smith, Peter Fisher and Marcus Graham. Also appearing were Marion Edward and a then 7 year old Matthew Ketteringham. The series was nominated for the 1991 AFI Award for Best Miniseries or Telefeature (or Short Run Series)
Cast Cameron Nugent as Mick Elaine Smith as Mum Peter Fisher as Pop Marcus Graham as Unc Marion Edward as Gran Matthew Ketteringham as Frizzy Simon Chilvers as Baldy Tony Briggs as Jimmy Reg Evans as Cocky Brown Terry Gill as Skipper Gus Mercurio as Referee
References
External links Ratbag Hero at IMDb