

Dreamchild
1985-10-04 · 94 min · ★ 6.6
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 BrowneAlice Hargreaves
Ian HolmReverend Charles L. Dodgson / Lewis Carroll
Peter GallagherJack Dolan
Nicola CowperLucy
Jane AsherMrs. Liddell
Amelia ShankleyLittle Alice
Imogen BoormanLorina
Rupert WainwrightHargreaves
Roger Ashton-GriffithsMr. Duckworth
James WilbyBaker
Shane RimmerMr. Marl
William Hootkins1st Radio Actor
Alan Shearman1st Reporter
Sam Douglas4th Reporter
Ron Berglas3rd Editor
Steve WhitmireMock Turtle/Caterpillar
Fulton MackayGryphon (voice)
Alan BennettMock Turtle (voice)
Julie WaltersDormouse (voice)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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