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

Olivier Pierre

President of University

Peter Whitman

Radio Producer

Ken Campbell

Radio Sound Effects Man/March Hare (voice)

Pat Starr

Radio Actress

William Hootkins

First Radio Actor

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