The Wolves of Willoughby Chase (1989)

5.7/10 93 min Drama Family Fantasy Science Fiction

Overview

A Dickensian mock-Gothic tale of resourceful children, evil governesses, forged wills, cruel orphanages, and goodness triumphant set against an isolated country house, in an alternate 19th century where savage packs of wolves roam the snowbound countryside.

Cast

Stephanie Beacham

Letitia Slighcarp

Mel Smith

Mr. Grimshaw

Geraldine James

Gertrude Brisket

Richard O'Brien

James

Jane Horrocks

Pattern

Rebecca Callard

Emma

Jonathan Coy

Lord Willoughby

Eleanor David

Lady Willoughby

Dilys Hamlett

Aunt Jane

Jiří Lábus

Dr. Morne

Tom Baker

Narrator (voice) (uncredited)

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