Dreamchild
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Eighty-year-old Alice Hargreaves is about to visit Columbia University to attend a reception in honor of author Lewis Carroll. As a child, Alice had a close friendship with the writer, and their relationship was the creative catalyst for Carroll's most beloved work. However, as Alice reflects on her experiences with the author, she realizes the complexity of their bond has had lasting, deeply felt ramifications.
Status: Released
Released Date: 1985-10-04
Runtime: 94 mins
Director: Gavin Millar
Writer: Dennis Potter
Spoken language: English
Genres: Drama, Fantasy
Original title: Dreamchild
Production Companies: Thorn EMI, PfH
Production Countries: United Kingdom
Cast
Coral Browne
Ian Holm
Peter Gallagher
Caris Corfman
Nicola Cowper
Jane Asher
Amelia Shankley
Imogen Boorman
Rupert Wainwright
Roger Ashton-Griffiths
James Wilby
Shane Rimmer
William Hootkins
Alan Shearman
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