Dreamchild
“He loved the child we will never forget...”
1985•PG•1h 34m•6.6•Released
DramaFantasy
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.
Director
Gavin Millar
Writer
Dennis Potter
Budget
$5M
Revenue
$1M
Languages
English
Studio
Thorn EMI
Cast
Coral Browne
Alice Hargreaves
Ian Holm
Reverend Charles L. Dodgson / Lewis Carroll
Peter Gallagher
Jack Dolan
Caris Corfman
Sally Mackeson
Nicola Cowper
Lucy
Jane Asher
Mrs. Liddell
Amelia Shankley
Little Alice
Imogen Boorman
Lorina
Emma King
Edith
Rupert Wainwright
Hargreaves
Roger Ashton-Griffiths
Mr. Duckworth
James Wilby
Baker
Shane Rimmer
Mr. Marl
Olivier Pierre
President of University
Peter Whitman
Radio Producer
Production
Company
Thorn EMI
Company
PfH
Producer
Rick McCallum
Producer
Kenith Trodd
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