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1985 Drama Fantasy 1h 34m

Dreamchild

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

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.

6.5 TMDB RATING
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Principal Cast

Coral Browne

Alice Hargreaves

Ian Holm

Reverend Charles L. Dodgson / Lewis Carroll

Peter Gallagher

Jack Dolan

Caris Corfman

Sally Mackeson

Nicola Cowper

Lucy

Jane Asher

Mrs. Liddell

Amelia Shankley

Little Alice

Imogen Boorman

Lorina

Rupert Wainwright

Hargreaves

Roger Ashton-Griffiths

Mr. Duckworth

James Wilby

Baker

Shane Rimmer

Mr. Marl

William Hootkins

1st Radio Actor

Alan Shearman

1st Reporter

Sam Douglas

4th Reporter

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