Drama ·Fantasy · United Kingdom · 1985 · 1h 34m

Dreamchild

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Director
Gavin Millar
Cast
Coral Browne as Alice Hargreaves Ian Holm as Reverend Charles L. Dodgson / Lewis Carroll Peter Gallagher as Jack Dolan Caris Corfman as Sally Mackeson Nicola Cowper as Lucy Jane Asher as Mrs. Liddell
Crew
Billy Williams — Director of Photography Angus Newton — Editor Stanley Myers — Original Music Composer Dennis Potter — Writer Rick McCallum — Producer Kenith Trodd — Producer
Tagline

He loved the child we will never forget...

Synopsis

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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Mood & Themes
new york city19th century1930slewis carrollelderly ladychildren's author
Key Collaborators
Gavin Millar Director Billy Williams Director of Photography Angus Newton Editor Stanley Myers Original Music Composer Dennis Potter Writer Rick McCallum Producer Kenith Trodd Producer Jane Robinson Costume Design
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