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Dreamchild

1985-10-04 · 94 min · ★ 6.6

Drama · Fantasy

80-year-old Alice Hargreaves is about to visit Columbia University to attend a reception in honour of author Lewis Carroll. As a child, Alice's close friendship with the writer was the creative catalyst for Carroll's most beloved work. However, as Alice reflects on her experiences with the author, she slowly realises the complexity of their bond has had lasting, deeply felt ramifications.

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Directors
Gavin Millar
Production companies
Thorn EMI, PfH
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released
Budget
USD 4,500,000
Revenue
USD 1,215,923

Top Cast

Coral BrowneCoral BrowneAlice Hargreaves
Ian HolmIan HolmReverend Charles L. Dodgson / Lewis Carroll
Peter GallagherPeter GallagherJack Dolan
Caris CorfmanSally Mackeson
Nicola CowperNicola CowperLucy
Jane AsherJane AsherMrs. Liddell
Amelia ShankleyAmelia ShankleyLittle Alice
Imogen BoormanImogen BoormanLorina
Emma KingEdith
Rupert WainwrightRupert WainwrightHargreaves
Roger Ashton-GriffithsRoger Ashton-GriffithsMr. Duckworth
James WilbyJames WilbyBaker
Shane RimmerShane RimmerMr. Marl
Olivier PierreOlivier PierrePresident of University
Peter WhitmanPeter WhitmanRadio Producer
Ken CampbellKen CampbellRadio Sound Effects Man/March Hare (voice)
Pat StarrPat StarrRadio Actress
William HootkinsWilliam HootkinsFirst Radio Actor
Jeffrey ChiswickSecond Radio Actor
Thomasine HeinerAnnouncer/Chairman

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