Dreamchild

Dreamchild

1985
1h 34m
6.5

6.5/10

37 votes • View on IMDb

"He loved the child we will never forget..."

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.

Status: Released

Budget: $4,500,000

Revenue: $1,215,923

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Thorn EMI PfH
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date October 4, 1985
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0089052

Cast

Coral Browne
Coral Browne

Alice Hargreaves

Ian Holm
Ian Holm

Reverend Charles L. Dodgson / Lewis Carroll

Peter Gallagher
Peter Gallagher

Jack Dolan

Caris Corfman
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

James Wilby
James Wilby

Baker

Shane Rimmer
Shane Rimmer

Mr. Marl

Key Crew

Gavin Millar
Director
Dennis Potter
Writer
Verity Lambert
Executive Producer
Rick McCallum
Producer
Dennis Potter
Executive Producer
Kenith Trodd
Producer