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Dreamchild

1985-1h 34min

6.7 / 10 32

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.

Directed by Rupert Wainwright Gavin Millar

Writers Dennis Potter

Stars Coral Browne Ian Holm Peter Gallagher

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Dreamchild (1985) Original Trailer [FHD]

Cast

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Coral Browne

Alice Hargreaves

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Ian Holm

Reverend Charles L. Dodgson / Lewis Carroll

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Peter Gallagher

Jack Dolan

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Caris Corfman

Sally Mackeson

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Nicola Cowper

Lucy

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Jane Asher

Mrs. Liddell

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Amelia Shankley

Little Alice

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Imogen Boorman

Lorina

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Roger Ashton-Griffiths

Mr. Duckworth

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James Wilby

Baker

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Shane Rimmer

Mr. Marl

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William Hootkins

1st Radio Actor

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