Dreamchild
He loved the child we will never forget...
Rating: 6.6 out of 10TMDB(41 votes)
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.
Fun facts
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Awards
Won the National Board of Review for Top Ten Films
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Box office
Grossed $1.22M worldwide against a $4.5M budget
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Setting
Set in New York City
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Music
Music by Stanley Myers
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Billy Williams
Details
- Director
- Writer
- Dennis PotterWriter
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- October 4, 1985
- Original language
- English
- Budget
- $4.5M
- Revenue
- $1.2M
- Countries
- United Kingdom
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In the United States
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Cast
Coral BrowneAlice Hargreaves
Ian HolmReverend Charles L. Dodgson / Lewis Carroll
Peter GallagherJack Dolan- Caris CorfmanSally Mackeson
Nicola CowperLucy
Jane AsherMrs. Liddell
Amelia ShankleyLittle Alice
Imogen BoormanLorina- Emma KingEdith
Rupert WainwrightHargreaves
Roger Ashton-GriffithsMr. Duckworth
James WilbyBaker
Shane RimmerMr. Marl
Olivier PierrePresident of University
Peter WhitmanRadio Producer
Ken CampbellRadio Sound Effects Man/March Hare (voice)
Pat StarrRadio Actress
William HootkinsFirst Radio Actor- Jeffrey ChiswickSecond Radio Actor
- Thomasine HeinerAnnouncer/Chairman
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