Barnaby and Me (1978) DVD-R

Starring Sid Caesar, Juliet Mills, Sally Boyden, Rangi Nicholls, Hugh Keays-Byrne
Paul Page
Directed by Norman Panama

Print: Color
Runtime: 90 min.
Genre: adventure

International con-man Leo jumps ship in Sydney. Posing as a zoologist he strikes up a relationship with Jennifer, and her koala Barnaby.
On a treasure-seeking adventure they stumble upon a mysterious valley where the natives worship the koala and are 'extraordinarily happy'.
Leo discovers a money making bonanza, a special native confection which when eaten produces a happy euphoria.
He decides to go into business, however their confection has a most unpleasant side effect.