Ratbag Hero

Ratbag Hero is a 1991 Australian mini series based on the book A Riverman's Story by Mik Kelsall. 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