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Dreamchild

Dreamchild

He loved the child we will never forget...

19856.51h 34m

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.

Directed by Gavin Millar
Written by Dennis Potter
Produced by Rick McCallum, Kenith Trodd
Box OfficeBudget: $4.5MRevenue: $1.2M

Top Cast

Coral Browne

Coral Browne

Alice Hargreaves

Ian Holm

Ian Holm

Reverend Charles L. Dodgson / Lewis Carroll

Peter Gallagher

Peter Gallagher

Jack Dolan

C

Caris Corfman

Sally Mackeson

Nicola Cowper

Nicola Cowper

Lucy

Jane Asher

Jane Asher

Mrs. Liddell

Amelia Shankley

Amelia Shankley

Little Alice

Imogen Boorman

Imogen Boorman

Lorina

Rupert Wainwright

Rupert Wainwright

Hargreaves

Roger Ashton-Griffiths

Roger Ashton-Griffiths

Mr. Duckworth

Themes & Keywords

new york city19th century1930slewis carrollelderly ladychildren's author

About Dreamchild

Dreamchild is a drama, fantasy film released in 1985 exploring themes of new york city, 19th century, 1930s, lewis carroll, elderly lady, children's author. Directed by Gavin Millar, it stars Coral Browne, Ian Holm, Peter Gallagher. 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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