They came from the far Corners of the world
Europe, Australia, America – all drawn by the lure of gold,
discovered in the hills of South Africa...
... where big game roamed in their thousands
and the wildest tales were true.
"Golden Country"
This is a country of an infinite dimension, it's ancient panorama awe-inspiring to behold.
Elephant and wagon train can't scratch the surface tension. A country of temptations and one of these is gold.
This is a country of magnificent obsessions But most are not magnificent if the truth were told.
When the word is out about a sacred land's possessions Even Eden trembles... if one of these is gold.
Come on Champ! You can do this! Go! Go!
Into mat world was born a litter of puppies.
You don’t think you're gonna win, do you?
And one of these pups stood out from the others;
not by size, because he was the smallest,
and not by beauty either,
because be was an odd looking little fellow..
Go Champ go! Pull! Pull!
He stood out because of his heart.
His was the biggest,
the bravest heart,
in all of Africa.
So young and you think you've got all the answers! If only life were that simple.
Before our time, man lived in harmony with animals. We could communicate and understand one another.
But man wanted more,
man wanted control.
You animals will pay the price.
I was on my own for the first time,
and I was in no way prepared for an adventure such as this.
But I was lucky.
I had as my driver and guide Jim Makokel.
Jim was a proud Zulu warrior.
Come on! Let's go! Let's go!
This is the one!
What do you mean? It's the runt... We need the champion!
Don't look at the size! It's what's in here... and here!
He was as brave-
- and as reckless-
- as the day was long.
Jim's affection for the dog, puzzled me,
I didn't understand why
because be was the smallest of the litter.
The pup's mother shared a special affinity with the little fellow too.
What's a runt mom?
Oh, Where did you hear that?
They were talking about me...
It just means you're small. It's not how big you are on the outside. It's how big you are in here.
Your father was the smallest. The others teased him, called him the runt. He became the bravest and best of all.
Just believe in yourself and no one can make you feel small.
I'll try.
There's my big brave boy!
What is it?
You're going with Fitz and Jim.
What do you mean?
We talked about this. They're leaving in the morning.
So! I'm not going.
I don't want you to go, but it's something we all have to do.
I left my mother and went with Baba, now it's time for you to leave and go with Fitz. It's all a part of life.
You just wanna get rid of me cuz I'm small.
No! Baba chose you first over all your brothers and sisters. It's an honour.
Pezulu is going too, he'll watch out for you.
Yeah! I'll take care of you little buddy. It'll be fun. We'll seethe world! Have adventures! Get tattoos!
Pezulu!
I don't want a tattoo!
Oh, you're in good hands puppy. Well actually, they're wings. Well they kinda look more like claws, but don't worry; they don't hurt.
They're just feathers! In fact I can't really pick anything up with them at all, I usually have to use my feet to grab things...
and ah.. well I er.. uh oh, what were we talking about?
Take care of him Pezulu. He doesn't understand man yet.
Oh well now don’t you worry none. He'll be fine. Fitz is a good man. Trying to find his way in the world...
Clumsy as a three legged warthog, but he means well.
He'll need you.
Come on, I'll introduce ya. He's gonna love you.
I wanna stay with you.
I'll always love you, but it's time for you to live your life. Besides I'll see you in a few months at Baba's kraal in the mountains. Come.
Now don't you worry! You're going to see all sorts of new things, it's gonna be fun. Hey, you like hens?
It's hard to imagine what it must of felt like for mat little pup.
He was being forced to trade everything he loved for something completely unknown.
Yebo Baba
< You have chosen well. >
Baba has given you... the champion!
Thank you!... Where is he?
This isn't the champion. It's the runt!
Awithandi
Baba sees it. I see it...
... and so will you.
Woah!
Wooo.. !
Hey Pezulu!
Look at me!
Hey! He's got the Puppy! He's got the puppy! Puppy!
Ow! Hey!
Let me go!
I didn't see the point in chasing after him. How could he survive?
Put me down!
They say mat when an animal finds itself
in the dutches of a large predator...
they will give up and surrender.
I'm not scared of you!
Bully!
This little puppy was different.
He didn't understand the meaning of surrender
and he was not going to give up.
Mom?... MOM?... Mom?
What's that in your mouth you dirty scavenger? Well I never, where'd you come from?
What are we gonna do with this Snarly? Wont survive out here.
Might as well put him out of his misery now.
Leave me alone!
Get off!
Now what are you gonna do? Savage dog!
Mad Zulu, where'd he come from?
Ha.. Well that is amazing... We've been searching for him everywhere! How'd you get away from that eagle?
You've been running around looking for this?
Yes... I'm Fitz.
Good to meet you Fritz. How about a cuppa? It'll knock your socks off.
Ah no, thanks... You're a hunter?
What's the fuss over this little Mutt?
This little fellow just escaped a Martial Eagle!
Yeah? Is he your dog.
Jim was right.
There was something special about this little dog.
And I knew that he was meant for me.
Yes, he's my dog.
What is his name?
Jock... Little Jock.
I like it!
"Way-Oh"
I need a little air - I need a little space
Gonna follow my heart - to a whole new place
There's a world that's waiting - and a destiny
Gotta get out and grab it... wont ya come with me
I'm on my my-oh my-oh
I'm on my way wherever dreams are meant to go
I'm gonna live my life-n' let the feeling flow
I'm on my my-oh my-oh
I'm gonna fake my chance - gonna make my play
I'm gonna need a little luck - and make a few mistakes
Every journey starts - with a single step
Yeah I think we're ready- everything is set
I'm on my my-oh
Way-oh way-oh way-oh
Way-oh... way-oh... way-oh...
I'm on my way-oh..
I'm on my way-oh way-oh
I'm on my way wherever dreams are meant to go
I wanna live my life and let the feeling flow
I'm on my way-oh way-oh
Way-oh way-oh
I'm on my way wherever dreams are meant to go
Don't eat anything that's been dead more than three days. Don't even talk about a rhinoceros unless you're close to a tree.
Very bad luck. Are you listening to me?!
I'm on my way-oh
Way-oh... way-oh... way-oh... way-oh
Come on Jock! Let's go!
Ah, it was to bad for Jock, that his first taste of civilization was Crooks' Corner.
It was a wild place,
a refuge for those running from the law.
But for Jock, it was just new and exciting.
It's called "Crooks Corner" for a reason! It's full of bad people. -Yeah
I promised your mother puppy and now you have to promise me you'll stay out of trouble.
-okay -Promise?!
Crooks Corner, crocodile river, I'm just saying these names mean something, baaak! Promise!?
Hello there.
Come on! Haven't got all day.
I promise. I'll stay out of trouble.
Come boy, come on!
Come Jock.
Get away! Argh!
Careful there boy. Stay here.
Get off, ya mangy thing! -Jock, Jock come back here!-
Crooks Corner had the only supply store en route tome goldfields. It was run by a greedy and ruthless trader named Seedling
Crikey!
Woah!
Huh? You'll get sick doing that.
The runt? Didn't think you'd survive. You might wish you hadn't. Come meet the boss.
George,
the famous "fighting baboon" of Crooks Corner.
George had toured with a circus in his early years
and fought against dogs in wagered battles.
He never lost a fight...
That's better, keep up.
In all this time you get back with a few skins and useless boms?
Alright
What are we gonna do with these?
Well I thought you may need them.
We need ivory!
Alright
This ain't a pet shop.
What happened to you?
Get away from here!
Someone new in town George.
Hey hey! What are you doing with them?
None of your business runt.
Why don't you pick on someone your own size!
Careful Jock! Hey wena, hai suga wena!
Hello, Fitzpatrick's the name...
My first encounter with Mr. Seedling was neither warm, or welcoming.
I.. um.. I brought this crate up from the coast.
Ah yes, been expecting this.
I'd like a pan and shovel please...
... and a bag of salt
You've got more chance of HIM finding gold.
We're going to find gold boy.
Come see where we are going.
This is where I arrived Jock, on a ship like this...
... and that's where we met.
... Crooks' Corner...
This is Jim's Kraal, where your mother lives. We'll see her soon.
And this is where we're going. Pilgrim's Rest, Gold by the ton!
That's where you are...
What's this?
Jock! He's my dog, cleverest dog you'll ever meet!
Blow me down, it survived. How you doing Fritz?
Well if he gets any bigger, George can have a little sport.
Are you a missionary?
Not at all. I'm going to make my fortune in gold. Pilgrim's Rest!
The only way you'll find gold,
is if you pick it outta my teeth!
Stay close.
Ah, Miss Morris! How are you luv?
Ewgh! I detest this place.
I've come for my books.
They're here!
-Excuse me?
I mean, in the crate, we brought... our next delivery!
... Just arrived from the coast,
they'll be with you on our next delivery!
Hey, I'm Jock.
Who do you think you are? Scruffy little thing? Humph!
Oi!
Hey.
So... you... come here often?
Nice place.
Get out of my way.
Hey there Pol!
Do not call me that! My name is Polly. Miss Polly to you.
How long you in town darl... er... Polly?
Get away you vile dog! Get away! Come on Polly...
Off you go!
Don't want you mixing with these mongrels.
Stay away from her.
Tell me the odds Seedling!
Ah, Mr. Morris. The favorite is yellow.
Yellow! Awful colour! I'll take blue!
We just arrived recently, we're looking for gold. Been here long?
About half a day and still after these races we're going to have to be beading back. I can't wait.
Hello Polly! Where have you been?
Polly!
I suggest you place your bet, and remove your dog.
Father! Don't be rude... This is Mr. Fitzpatrick. He's here for the races.
Pleased to make your acquaintance sir...
Mr. Morris.
I'd like to place this on blue please.
Break the bank?
I'm sorry, it's all I have.
Don't worry boy, we're going to make a fortune.
Here's to blue!
So you've seen this before Jim, it all looks like fun. We'll prepare to leave in the morning.
Pezulu, what's bothering you?
Everything. Everything about this place bothers me. Especially that baboon, you know what he does don't you? He fights dogs!
Hey George! Bet on me mate!
Keep an eye on things here, I'll be right back.
Settle, George, settle!
There'll be champagne after this one.
Huh, what's he up to?
Whatever it is it's got nothing to do with us.
Stop worrying Pezulu, he's tied up!
Jock I promised your mother...
Hello Lillian! -Oh hello!-
<Camptown racetrack's come along
<0h, de doo-da day> Sorry, excuse me, OK OK OK.
Come on, it'll soon be over.
Don't worry!... Be Happy!
Now that's Basil, now he used to be in the circus with George,
he's an.. entertainer.
-Seedling: Right my pets,
a little rearranging of the colours.
Hmmm...
Fine...
Now
where's Wart?
What's he doing?
Let's make this a handicap race.
The thorn! Why did he do that!
That's the colour Fitz bet on. He'll lose all his money.
What are you looking at?
Get away from here!
You look gorgeous, you look absolutely gorgeous!
Keep your colours on! Keep your colours on!
Get into position,
where' the jockeys?
-Jock Look at them!
-Jock:... They race?
He's a bad man.
Seedling makes money any way he can.
Oh man, I can't wait!
No, no, this... is... where... you stand...
Keep your tails up boys!
Ah!
Don't you do this to me Wart!
Wart,
what is your problem?!
-Jock: I'll do it.
-Pezulu: What!? no...
No. He can't run.
No he cant!
Who are you?
Do what?
Race.
Come here boy,
ah, ah, listen,
hold on. Hold on!
He won't run!
Let me do it Basil.
The pig can't race.
Seedling stuck a thorn in his foot!
A thorn?
How do you know?
Is it bad?
Oh no! Oh no, no, no, no,
You'll be fine.
Here.
Bite on this.
Owww!
How's that hmm? Can you run?
Not a good sign.
Basil! I'll run.
You can't!
Ah, someone's coming, someone's coming! Oh Jock! Oh, we're gonna get in trouble now.
Come on Basil.
Oh you... Here.
S'truth! OK you messy bunch, get ready!
Ah, the runt, someone for you to beat Snarly.
Hmmm, thanks.
One of the singular things about distant outposts of civilization...
... is the way that the people there adapt to the local environment.
There were few horses to be had then,
but warthogs were plentiful...
... so they developed mis new form of racing.
The residents of Crooks Corner took mis derby quite seriously...
Ah... The thrill of racing.
Yes, it's a little different.
This is Africa Mr. Fitzpatrick, nothing is normal!
Take your seats!
Oh, wait till your mother hears about this!
Relax will you Pezulu?!
She's gonna put me in the chicken soup, I don't know what she's gonna do with me, what am I gonna do with myself? I don’t know... I like being a chicken.
And we're walking and we're walking and we're stopping.
This is Julian.
Hi.
Julian is your jockey.
You do not win OK. OK?
Remember everybody: blue does not win.
He's got no chance. No runt wins anything!
Yeah right.
OK you lot, wait for the gun...
Drop the stick Julian, hold on tight.
Coming through!
So long sucker!
I don't see blue father
What?
Oh wait here he comes!
Ah! How's my pig doing?
It's a dog.
Eat my dust snarly!
I think it's your dog.
I don't think so
Here we go! Go Jock, Go! Go!
Go you... dog! Good show!
He'd have won if wasn't for that pig without a..
Don't get hot and bothered. A pig without a Jockey is disqualified.
Ha, ha, ha, ha! Look at you!
Oh no.
Excuse me sir!
This is the champion! This is the winner!
How did he get involved?
Cut it out Seedling, pay your debts.
Oh apologies Mr. Morris, but this dog was not registered.
Registered? Ha ha ha! Since when has anything been registered in this place?
Mr. Seedling the dog did not break the rules and wore your colours.
Mr. Fitzpatrick and I will receive our money graciously.
Well done my boy!
Jock. Stay with me, stay with me now.
Jock come on boy, come on!
Niñå race huh?
What happened?
Wart couldn't even stand, the dog just forced his way in.
Get that runt, then wait for me below.
Now don't stay too long on mis island, terrible place. And you be careful with Seedling...
Oh. Hello Seedling.
Oh Seedling, do not forget Mr. Fitzpatrick.
Help me up! Let's go Lillian.
Bye!
Goodbye!
Bye.
Come on boy.
Thanks for this.
See you back at the camp Jim! Bring Jock with you.
Hau! Woza mfana woza woza!
Pssst. Jockie! Come and join us, come on boy. Race party! It's in the cellar, chips and dips!
No. No we can't.
Why not?
No. Because.. Because we gotta get out of here
before you get us into any more trouble!
Come and join us, come on boy, the winner has to be there, it's tradition.
Let's go.
What happened?
It was your job to stay at the baobab and mind the animals.
How did that dog get in?
When I arrived at the tree, the dog had the colours on,
thought you did it!
How did that little mongrel do it?
Home sweet home.
Yes Jockie, we have an underground residence. It's an old mine shaft.
Brace yourself,
it's party time!
Ha ha! Look at them baby!
How do I look?
Watch your step, whoop whoop whoop whoop! Easy does it.
Now listen to this catchy song my Me chirpy canine chum.
They're pointing out where you went wrong and to join mat race was dumb.
And worse than mat you had to go and win,
which was tactless and insane.
You so don't get the mess you're in, as my chorus will explain.
You shouldn't have done it
it was coming first that blew it
You shouldn't have run it
And anyway it wasn't up to me
Jockie, Jockie, Jockie, Jockie, Jockie,
George is going to throw a fit
I told ya, I warned ya.
You shouldn't have done it!
There's cheating going on.
You shouldn't have done it!
You shouldn't have run it
You shouldn't have done it!
Come on Jockie..
If you have plans to grow up son,
which right now I would doubt.
You'll learn what is and isn't done and mat interfering's out.
You should have listened to my sound advice,
When you're on this island paradise.
Oooh I think you'd best disappear!
I told you, I warned you, you shouldn't have done it!
You OK?
Wart thought he'd missed the party.
What have you done to him?
He fell down the stairs, you saw.
What happened today Basil hmm?
A stray dog joins the race, and wins?
Who said you could run?
The warthog couldn't race.
You were in charge.
It was my idea. Leave him alone.
Stop! Please stop. No no no.
Come here runt!
Bully.
What did you say!
I said bully.
Oh dear. Oh monkey.
Hey, I've got an idea.
The beam?
It was a great relief to leave Crooks Corner behind us,
but to do so we had to cross the Crocodile River.
I was terrified
Jim, however, was just delighted to have another opportunity to display his reckless courage.
Basopha lapho!..
Be careful Jim!
Masamben³! Donsa!
Baba had once told me that our actions were as stones dropped in a pond.
They create ripples mat travel through others in ways...
we can't control. That's why its so important to listen to our hearts because,
he said, that's how the spirit of Sees All talks to us.
This is the life, eh? Couple of guys on the road, free as birds.
Well, I am anyway. You're more like, free as a rock.
Ha ha! Why the long face?
I shouldn't have done it.
Well you shouldn't have, but you did.
It's over now.
Bad luck to keep worrying about the past.
Time to move on.
How can I? When I made things worse.
Well you win some, you lose some.
You helped Fitz. But you put Basil in Hot Water.
He'll survive, probably.
Besides, we're going to go see your mother!
And I know a coupla hens there who'll be glad to see me, I'll tell you that.
the drums
Hey, there she is!
I've missed you mom.
Well you certainly didn't tell me did ya, this one's trouble.
So I've heard.
What are the drums for?
The leopard has killed a little girl from the village...
If it's got a taste for humans it'll kill again.
Stay calm.
Time for a quiz.
Right... Who did this?
Anyone else think this is funny?
Who did this?
I, I didn't say anything.
Try again Snarly.
Well you see, you were about to tear the runt apart, when this old beam just fell and hit you! It was crazy!
Oh tragic. Right well that's it, have a good evening.
So you couldn't race? I don't see any further use for you.
Stop!
Now, where were we Basil? The beam fell on me and you helped me off to bed?
The beam did this?
Oh dear.
I just wanted to help Fitz. He was going to lose all his money.
So? That might have been just the lesson he needed to learn. Money is a human matter, it's complicated.
Everyone makes mistakes. The thing is to learn from them.
Here he comes!
What's going on?
What's going on? We're going to hunt for the leopard!
We? Ha, this I gotta see.
Ow, my hip, ow, when did that happen?
Lead on Pezulu
Oh,
look at this place
Aaaargh!
Gross.
Birds. Oh lucky dog,
someone up there likes you.
It's the voice of the ancestors, a sign of change to come.
The little girl was bathing here. It's the leopards water hole.
I Hope he doesn't like chicken...
He could be watching us right now
Jock!
Come boy. We're going in.
The leopard is out hunting.
Let's come back tomorrow.
We wait in the cave till he returns.
Really? In there? Oh
I don't know if this is such a good idea.
Look at this
Ohh, careful, careful
Haibo wena!!
Oh boy. You'll kill us before the leopard!
Baba?
No. These are thousands of years old.
Oh.
So no new ones?
Jock!
Stay close boy.
Okay.
He won't come back. He knows we're here.
What was that?
We should stay!
Wo!
Wait here.
Mo-om! Quiet.
Wo!
Jock!
Leave her alone!
Stay there mom!
Don't!
Don't shoot!
Mom?
Jess?
He's gone.
I'm here.
(It's always said that dogs don't "feel" things, not the way humans do. )
(Anyone who had seen Jock's sad eyes would never say that. )
(His heart was broken. )
Poor Jess.
Oh Jock, I.. I.. I'm so sorry.
J never used to be afraid of living
But now the doubts begin, the shadows dosing in.
And this emptiness is cold and unforgiving
I never thought you'd go And it's impossible to know what happens now
And it's too close to call Whether I'll get by without you
Whether I'll be lost as the uncertainties collide
But you know that I would give the world to be lying by your side
When a whisper was enough to keep you near
And the sound of your heart beating was at that I could hear.
Too close to call
I'm... I'm so...
proud of you.
It's all my fault.
No, you...
you did everything you could.
Don't die. I need you.
You'll do fine.
You're like your father.
Fighting for what you believe in...
I love you, I'll always be with you.
It should not have been this way It should not have been today
And all the times you'll think of me so sweetly
The deed is sadly done Which nothing and no-one can ever change
And it's too close to call
Whether I'll get by without you
Whether I'll be lost as the uncertainties collide
But you know mat I would give the world to be lying by your side
When a whisper was enough to keep you near
And the sound of your heart bearing was at that l could hear.
Too close to call
We travelled for months and finally we were here; Pilgrims Rest. The town I had dreamed of.
it bad been 10 years since the big strikes were made here,
but I was sure there was still gold coming out of those hills,
and I aimed to find it.
Here we are.
See you at the wagon park Jim!
I'll bring back pots of gold boy! See you later.
Jock... You OK son?
Sure, I'm just going to keep an eye on Fitz.
Basopha! Basopha! Watch out!
Hello there!
I was blinded by my enthusiasm,
I didn't see how bleak things were, I didn't see that it was too late.
Every piece of ground in the valley had been claimed.
New Corners were not welcome..
Hey! What are you doing!
I'm sorry.
All the claims are taken. Move off.
Years of dreaming, months of journeying, my life's savings... gone.
I had nothing.
And I didn't know what to do...
I think we're too late Jock... all this way for nothing.
This is all I've got left... and I've only got this because of you.
No. Not now.
Mr. Fitzpatrick?
How nice to see you!
Well?... Looks like you're enjoying yourself.
Any luck Mr. Fitzpartrick?
No.
Hard work, that's the ticket my boy!
Oh we're not afraid of that Sir...
It seems we are a bit late, all the claims were taken...
They say Barberton is where the gold is!
Mmmmm.. I wish you luck.
Why don’t you join us for tea?
Lillian!
Morning, morning. Oh George! I preach the good news!
Our little dog has killed a leopard!
He's a local hero!
Well even you're afraid of leopards George...
Oh I am going to set up some fight!
Happy days are here again,
Leopard must have choked on him.
Food.
... Jess died...
Jock's an inspiration to me though. He's so clever and afraid of nothing.
He's taught me so much. I couldn't have asked for a better dog.
Stay inside Polly.
Let her go father
If I had the freedom
My kind are denied
Hey Polly.
Hello Jock.
Are you hungry?
What? No, no I... I,
I thought I saw a cat in the alley. I must have got a bit clumsy.
Oh...
Yeah.
Oh why don't you come in?
You couldn't look clumsy if you tried. Entre.
"But I'm just a scoundrel"
Jock I...
heard about your mother,
I'm so sorry...
Thanks.
She was so brave. She died because of me.
Oh, Jock...
I can't get used to her being gone.
Come in.
Healthy appetite Mr. Fitzpatrick.
Is that the Brittanica? The full set?
Um.. Yes.
So tell me Mr. Fitzpatrick, what are your plans?
I er.. Um, I'm going to look around for opportunities sir.
Have you a wagon?
Yes sir.
Good. Start with what you've got!
Lillian has a piano. Seedling's been saying for weeks he's going to deliver it. But um, if you are up to it?
You can count on me, Sir!
If you get it here in mint condition I'll, assist you in getting started.
Started with what father?
Transport riding!
Anh..
Jock!
Right! We've got a job to do boy!
No no Jock.. not yet...
Save those for your trip, I'll feed the dog.
Oh watch out for the rocks George.
Oh George.
There's a healing power in Africa, one that defies wealth.
It's a power that feeds the soul. And through that power I realised that I had found a richness of a different kind
I had found an incredibly brave and loyal friend...
Hey, man's here with that dog.
Man's here with that dog. Says he's coming to fetch the piano.
Oh George I cant stand these hessian bags, they drive my allergies crazy, please, oh George.
Hello me lovelies.
You were doing so well till you started taking orders from the wrong guy.
Please George... I'll do anything for you, remember the old days on the stage...
How about a song, before you go...
Wind it up basil.
On the surface we may seem an unlikely combination
but I see us as a team, mutual appreciation
I can see beyond the rough and ready outer you,
you've already seen enough to know my words are true, so hang
around and listen for a while, I'm sure I'll raise a glimmer of a smile...
Well I woke up this morning had some real bad news, well I woke up this morning had some real bad news,
there was darkness all around me,
I had the hessian blues. Tickle mem ivories Georgie baby
There was darkness all around me, I so bad those hessian blues...
Well I woke up mis morning, all I saw was black,
well I woke up this morning all I saw was black,
and the man done told me
You've been sleeping in a sack...
and the man done told me that I have been sleeping in a sack! Hessian is so 1873,
but I seen the light, I'm singing what I choose,
yeah I seen the light, I got nothin' to lose,
I'm as happy as a sad boy, don't use those hessian blues...
Take it away Georgie, tickle those ivories!
I'm as happy as a sad boy, don't use those hessian blues.....
So hang around and listen for a while,
I'm sure I'll raise a glimmer of a smile.. Basil!
Basil... I'd hate to lose you, and your good voice...
Just remember, you only take orders from me!
We're here to collect the piano for Mr. Morris.
Aargh!
I've already loaded the piano.
The letter confirms cancelation of this.
Why don’t you and your dog come inside?
I'm afraid we're in a hurry.
Take the piano off!
George! George!
Come on down here now!
Get down here...
Gently, gently, put it, yes, Come on, lift.... higher.
easy, easy, careful with that! easy...
easy...
What are you doing up there?
Get back inside!
(off screen) We have a score to settle.
Go get him George
Hey! Hey!
Get back here Jock! Come boy!
crikey!
Crack of dawn we leave for Pilgrim's Rest... I'm about to lose a big client.
You bring the wagon, I'll ride ahead.
And George... is coming.
Now careful, careful. We don’t want Polly's piano broken.
There you are, perfect order.
Oh how wonderful!
Well let's see if it's still in tune.
Ah! Good heavens!
Ah! Hey hey, Basil!
What else is in there?
My apologies Sir!...
It's the monkey from Crooks' Corner.
Oh poor little lamb.
Calm down Basil, what's wrong?
George was about to feed me to the crocodiles.
Because of me? Yes.
I wish I'd never met you.
Sorry. I didn't want you to get into trouble.
What have you done to him?
Nothing!
Come inside Basil.
Come on, this way.
What!?
I say Lillian! Are we keeping this monkey?
Give him a banana father!
Who could that be?
What in God's name are you doing here?
I.. er.. l need to talk to you Sir.
It's seedling!
What's the flower for?
Well sorry to trouble you luv.
Oh please, here a... accept my flower?
Um... Come in. I... I'll... I'll get you some tea.
Argh. Time for a walk.
Sir, sir, I, I need a moment please.
Um.. er.. Well the piano...
You see I thought
I did all of your deliveries?
I'm giving this young fellow a chance to prove himself.
Wo, hey, take it easy.
Ah, where's that brave dog of yours?
Jock, Jock, come back.
Ah, there you are.
Come on take it. Take it.
He'll only accept food from me.
Ah.. Well trained.
Anyway it's wonderful to see you folk... I have a proposition for you.
For who?
Oh Mr. Fitzpatrick.
Your dog has become the talk of the town.
I'd like to give him another chance of proving himself.
Jock has nothing to prove,
he wont participate in any more of your races.
Oh... it's not the races Mr. Fitzpatrick.
It's a challenge.
I mean your dog is itching for a fight.
Now ask yourself why he raced.
I mean why he challenged George
Bold as brass.
No
Well he's fed up with being the runt,
that's why.
He wants recognition.
And it seems you want it too.
Well no!
Oh, yeah, the whole town's heard your stories.
"He killed the maneating leopard!".
Well looks like you've set the challenge, Mr. Fitzpatrick.
Me?
I did nothing of the sort!
Well if the challenge is too big,
maybe the dog's too small
and your stories are too tall?...
I think it's time you left.
Which is it Mr. Fitzpatrick!
Will you stop that!?
Oh dear, that's a bad sign.
Aaaah!
Relax Basil.
Tell me again why we're walking through the graveyard?
Is this your idea of how to calm me down? Because it's not working!
You'll be safer out here with Jim and Pezulu.
You're not gonna fight, are you?
Of course not... that wouldn't solve anything.
Good. Because George is crazy.
He wasn't always that way,
but Seedling tied him up,
beat him,
made him fight,
it drove him mad!
Well there you are lover boy!
How is she?
She's fine.
Fine?! Yeah.
I don't wanna know about fine,
I want details! Details!
You know, what was she wearing... was she wearing perfume?
Was she wearing a collar? Did she look at ya? Did she wink at ya?
Was she speaking French? You know a little vous le vous?
(loud CREAK!) What was that?
Jim! George?
Good evening Basil.
Still taking orders from the wrong guy?
Which guy?
Let him Go!
Run basil!
Stop it!
I should finish you off!
Oooh. What are you going to do with that Basil?
Leave him alone!! Leave him alone!! Baak baaak!
Stop fooling around George!
Time for your challenge,
come on.
In you go. Come on! Go on, in!
Ah, get in there dog. Go on. Move, move!
Good dog.
(WHISTLES)
Oh no!
Jim?
They've taken Jock.
Who could that be?...
It's very late. At this hour, hmm?
Sorry to trouble you.
What is it?
Seedling's taken Jock... They've burnt my wagon.
Father, get the cart.
Don't worry Polly. We'll find him.
People! People! This is the final call,
we gotta have an early start. Are there any more bets out there for the leopard slayer?
Haven't been much help to your Fitzy, have you?
All you had to do was stay out of our business...
Bad dog!
Don't let me down tomorrow, I want a good fight.
You stay with me.
Aah! Hey I can walk you know! What is this? Buddy up?
Shhh...
Get away from here!
Gotta get you out.
I've caused enough trouble.
Julian! Get away! Quick!
Time for business George.
Yes...
What a beautiful day!
George!
Hup hup, come on! Hiyah!
Where is he?!
Who?
The little coward has run away!
He won't miss the fight.
You better hope not.
I need a curtain raiser. Your dog.
Seedling please! He stands no chance.
Find our challenger, and your dog lives.
Wind it up Basil.
People people! Please please please! May l have your attention.
If you'll be patient, we'll have a little entertainment before the main event.
George may be a little rusty, it's been a while since his last fight...
Treat this as a warm up!
That's not a warm up, that's Snarly!
Hup hup! Hiyah! Hiyah!
Basil loved these.
No thanks.
Seedling's making Snarly fight George. He's got no chance.
Baba?
You are free, now it is time to choose.
How can I? Everything I've done has gone wrong. I lost my mother, made everyone here suffer.
Fitz lost everything because of me. And now Snarly...
Mistakes are the price we pay for knowledge...
I can not beat him baba.
It is time. Your mother is with you.
Well here he is folks, all the way from Australia,
Snapping Snarly!
Where is the leopard slayer?
Jock! Come on, where are ya!
Jock!
With teeth larger than a lions'...
... weighing in at 9 stone, our one...
... our only...
... Geeoooorge!
Let's hear it folks come on!
Jock!
The Leopard Slayer!
-Seedling: All right folks, this is it, come on!
-Seedling: I love a fight in the morning.
Hey! Runt!
I have a little surprise for you.
Recognize this?
I think it killed your mother?
Ladies and Gentlemen,
I present,
the leopard slayer!
Go Jock!
Gimme a fight runt!
That's it Jock!
On me toes, on me toes! Yeah!
Don't be scared, come on,
I'll make it quick!
We don't have to do this, George.
We don't have to fight.
That's it Jock!
I'm not your enemy!
Yes. You. Are!
I'm not the one who chained you up,
beat you and made you fight!
Don't let him make a monkey out of you Jock!
Who's the monkey?
You're the one taking orders from the wrong guy.
What are you? A weakling??
You're free.
Now it's your time to choose.
-Seedling: Get him George! Come on!
What are you doing, George?!
Come on you worthless ape!!
It's up to you.
-Jock See ya later Seedling!
-Jock Get outta town!
Get him George!
-Let's see him off Basil! -Aaahhh!
Come back!
Hold on Basil,
I'm coming!
Oh, oh.. We made it George.
George?...
George, come on my friend.
-Jock: Stay there Basil! -Seedling: -Come on my friend ah!
-Jock: Stay where you are!
Enjoy your swim.
- Basil: Jock!
Oh boy.
Help me.
Oh come on down Basil.
-Jock Keep coming, keep coming! Basil! -George: Don't panic.
Jock!
Hold on Basil!
Careful Basil!
Aaaaah!
Jock! Jock!
I'll get ya.
Hold on!
Ok there shoot!
Again!
- Fitz: Swim Jock! Swim!
Hold on, Basil!
I'm holding on, I'm holding on.
Ah! Is that necessary??
There goes George.
I hope he'll be alright.
At least he's free to decide for himself.
We all can, thanks to you Jock.
Come on your fans are waiting, take a bow.
Did, you see him?
... (Did you see him? He was amazing, did you see him?? Can't believe it.
(Of course he was amazing, he is amazing!)
Make way, make way! Get outta the way here, watch your feet there!
Here comes the hero.
Well done Jock! Good dog.
Well done Jock. Well done boy!
We're so proud of you!
Oh Hoorah!
Go and see him Polly!
Hamba Kahle. (Go well)
Bravo Jock
Se ete extraordinaire.
Thanks
- Pezulu: Ahhh, that's nice.
-Pezulu: That's, mat's my boy.
-Snarly; Hey Polly!
-Snarly; Got a sister?
Look at them,
a fine pair.
I learned a lot over that journey.
I learned that the things we want are not necessarily the things we need.
And I learned to value friendship,
love,
devotion
and above all else,
I learned the importance of courage,
to stand up for what is right,
and to never, ever give up.
I was different when it came to an end.
I was a man.
And I owed it all
to a brave little dog
named Jock.