Dreamchild (1985)

6.6/10 94 min Drama Fantasy

Overview

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.

Cast

Coral Browne

Alice Hargreaves

Ian Holm

Reverend Charles L. Dodgson / Lewis Carroll

Peter Gallagher

Jack Dolan

Nicola Cowper

Lucy

Jane Asher

Mrs. Liddell

Amelia Shankley

Little Alice

Imogen Boorman

Lorina

Rupert Wainwright

Hargreaves

Roger Ashton-Griffiths

Mr. Duckworth

James Wilby

Baker

Shane Rimmer

Mr. Marl

William Hootkins

1st Radio Actor

Alan Shearman

1st Reporter

Sam Douglas

4th Reporter

Ron Berglas

3rd Editor

Steve Whitmire

Mock Turtle/Caterpillar

Fulton Mackay

Gryphon (voice)

Alan Bennett

Mock Turtle (voice)

Julie Walters

Dormouse (voice)

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