Ginger Meggs

1982 "The Movie."

Ginger Meggs

6 | 1h40m | en | Comedy

Ginger Meggs (Paul Daniel) is a young "Dennis the Menace" who first appeared in Australian comic strips in 1921. In this film meant for the pre-teen set, Ginger is constantly getting himself in trouble in spite of his good intentions -- at the same time, he prevaricates, he disobeys his teachers and parents, he skips school, or while in school, fights it out with the bullies -- all activities that are bound to capture the attention of children who can vicariously enjoy the forbidden behavior.

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Released: December. 16,1982 | Released Producted By: , Country: Budget: 0 Revenue: 0 Official Website:

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Terry Camilleri , Garry McDonald

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Reviews

neumann-79925 I was delighted to view this movie for the first time recently on Foxtel. I always enjoyed the comic strip as a kid. This movie is certainly not politically correct by today's standards but it fairly represents (in a comic book way) life for kids in the 1940-1960 era. It is beautifully filmed but the acting is all over the place. I loved Gary McDonald as Mr Meggs. It is probably a bit too long but very enjoyable for anyone who remembers those good old days. Of course the story is a bit far fetched but forget that and just enjoy the visuals. I would go so far as to say that this is destined to be an Aussie Classic with the increased exposure on Foxtel and DVD. It deserves it.

jenniberry Not sure why I haven't looked this up before! I was a "Paid extra" in Ginger Meggs at the age of 10 and certainly remember the time fondly. We were all kids... So played together during filming! I remember being envious of Shelly's pink muffs and beautiful hair that was constantly in curlers on set! I remember sitting next to Gwen Plumb and Miss Sharp who played the piano in the school concert scenes that I was in. The concert scenes were filmed in what was an old convent in Moss Vale (now a private school). The days were long, so we entertained ourselves with stories that the convent was haunted (mind you it may well have been... I recall some odd things happening!!!). I recall the feasts we enjoyed from the catering van... I'd never seen such a spread! I was there at least a week and earned a fortune (ahem... Well in the eyes of a ten year old!!!). I was filmed in many scenes, and had the role of the lead ballet dancer on stage... I was meant to go in the wrong direction and Mr Crackett chased me with his stick! Clearly my acting didn't transcend because it ended on the cutting room floor and I'm in the actual movie very briefly!!!

verododat Most just loved the amazing look of this Aussie eccentric: John Seale (OSCAR for The English Patient) shot it in what was then a very surreal visual style... wild revue acting with a great cast of character actors also made it a lot of fun and it did very well in Oz according to box office figures...the young actors did their best competing with a very stylish set and some Big Top scenes that tended to overwhelm the whole shebang at times. Many of the actors went on to star in other things (John Wood has become a legend in the TV series Blue Heelers, which make the whole movie a rather historic time capsule.But above all, the sheer high spirited energy and great look of the art direction and cinematography as well as a totally over the top rock(?) soundtrack -when you'd think a mouth organ would have done the job- make this a real and underestimated keeper. But GM never got a DVD release...why?

poguemathon Having worked as a projectionist during an L.A. Film Market way back around 1982 (LA- the Tiffany on Sunset Strip), I had the thrill of showing this bit of Aussie weirdness one day. Yeah, there's quite not-so-subtle cultural differences, but who can tell what. Must've been something I ate, like mushrooms or some forbidden fruit, 'cause this oddity left me befuddled but amused by the intense (and I do mean intense) beyondo color palette employed. Quirky and surreal, this baby never made it onto the American market. Someone out there has to have seen this one, too, please tell me, anyone.... Strange but not terribly fascinating. Had the same experience with a 3-D wonder called "Rottweiller," which has somehow slipped under the radar and been on TV. If "Ginger" shows anywhere, watch this truly bizarre kids film unfold in all of its pre-Pee-Wee near Fellini-esque glory.