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Children of the Dog Star

19841 season
IMDb 7.1

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12 year old Gretchen comes to stay on her uncle's farm for the holidays, but shortly after her arrival strange things start to happen. Gretchen has a passion for science and a talent for all things mechanical, which is why the old brass weathervane fascinates her. But the brass daisy rod has a complex and terrifying significance, and Gretchen and her new friend Ronny discover its links with the far distant Sirius, the Dog Star.

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What is Children of the Dog Star (1984) about?

12 year old Gretchen comes to stay on her uncle's farm for the holidays, but shortly after her arrival strange things start to happen. Gretchen has a passion for science and a talent for all things mechanical, which is why the old brass weathervane fascinates her. But the brass daisy rod has a complex and terrifying significance, and Gretchen and her new friend Ronny discover its links with the…

Who stars in Children of the Dog Star?

Children of the Dog Star stars Sarah Dunn (Gretchen Kierney), Jeison Wallace (Ronny Kepa), Hamish Bartle (Bevis Elliott), Roy Billing (Donald Kierney), Susan Wilson (Kathleen Kierney).

How many seasons does Children of the Dog Star have?

Children of the Dog Star has 1 seasons. There are 6 episodes in total.

Is Children of the Dog Star worth watching?

Children of the Dog Star holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10. Fans of Sci-Fi & Fantasy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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