Dreamchild (1985)
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
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