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The Wolves of Willoughby Chase
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The Wolves of Willoughby Chase

1989-12-15 · 93 min · ★ 5.7

Drama · Family · Fantasy · Science Fiction

A Dickensian mock-Gothic tale of resourceful children, evil governesses, forged wills, cruel orphanages, and goodness triumphant set against an isolated country house, in an alternate 19th century where savage packs of wolves roam the snowbound countryside.

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Directors
Stuart Orme
Production companies
Atlantic Entertainment Group, Zenith Entertainment
Countries
Czechoslovakia, United Kingdom
Status
Released
Budget
USD 5,000,000

Top Cast

Stephanie BeachamStephanie BeachamLetitia Slighcarp
Mel SmithMel SmithMr. Grimshaw
Emily HudsonBonnie
Aleks DarowskaSylvia
Geraldine JamesGeraldine JamesGertrude Brisket
Richard O'BrienRichard O'BrienJames
Jane HorrocksJane HorrocksPattern
Rebecca CallardRebecca CallardEmma
Lynton DeardenSimon
Jonathan CoyJonathan CoyLord Willoughby
Eleanor DavidEleanor DavidLady Willoughby
Abbie DabnerRupert
Dilys HamlettDilys HamlettAunt Jane
Gillian HannaMrs. Shubunkin
Jiří LábusJiří LábusDr. Morne
William MartinJoey
Trevor ByfieldTrain Driver
Robert HamiltonCoal Man
Tom BakerTom BakerNarrator (voice) (uncredited)

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