
Derby Dogs
Family
Overview
When 12 year old Ben sets out to win the local trolly derby in memory of his father, he learns what matters in life when he is forced to battle cheating opponents, the school loan sharks and a mother who has banned him from the race.
Top Cast
Edward Hall
Edward Hall
Ben Walker
Edward Hall
Ben Walker
Tikirau Hathaway
Tikirau Hathaway
Jeff
Tikirau Hathaway
Jeff


Vince Martin
Vince Martin
Wayne Worthington
Vince Martin
Wayne Worthington


Tandi Wright
Tandi Wright
Karen Walker
Tandi Wright
Karen Walker


Dai Henwood
Dai Henwood
Mr. Lumsden
Dai Henwood
Mr. Lumsden


Myer van Gosliga
Myer van Gosliga
Shannon Worthington
Myer van Gosliga
Shannon Worthington
Doug Colling
Doug Colling
Shane Worthington
Doug Colling
Shane Worthington
Janet Winter
Janet Winter
Shirelle
Janet Winter
Shirelle
David de Thierry
David de Thierry
Slug
David de Thierry
Slug
Matt French
Matt French
Stevie
Matt French
Stevie
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