

The Wolves of Willoughby Chase
1989-12-15 · 93 min · ★ 5.7
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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Production details
- Directors
- Stuart Orme
- Production companies
- Atlantic Entertainment Group, Zenith Entertainment
- Countries
- Czechoslovakia, United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 5,000,000
Top Cast
Stephanie BeachamLetitia Slighcarp
Mel SmithMr. Grimshaw
Geraldine JamesGertrude Brisket
Richard O'BrienJames
Jane HorrocksPattern
Rebecca CallardEmma
Jonathan CoyLord Willoughby
Eleanor DavidLady Willoughby
Dilys HamlettAunt Jane
Jiří LábusDr. Morne
Tom BakerNarrator (voice) (uncredited)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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