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Dreamchild (1985)

PG · 1985-10-04 · 1h 34m · EN
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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.

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Dennis PotterWriterGavin MillarDirector

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Coral BrowneCoral BrowneAlice HargreavesIan HolmIan HolmReverend Charles L. Dodgson / Lewis CarrollPeter GallagherPeter GallagherJack DolanCaris CorfmanCaris CorfmanSally MackesonNicola CowperNicola CowperLucyJane AsherJane AsherMrs. LiddellAmelia ShankleyAmelia ShankleyLittle AliceImogen BoormanImogen BoormanLorinaRupert WainwrightRupert WainwrightHargreavesRoger Ashton-GriffithsRoger Ashton-GriffithsMr. DuckworthJames WilbyJames WilbyBakerShane RimmerShane RimmerMr. Marl

Keywords

New york city19th century1930sElderly ladyCaterpillarLewis carrollChildren's author

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Genre affinityFantasy · DramaTheme affinityNew York City · 19th Century · 1930sDialogue densityDramaDirector preference302099Actor preference301997 · 284999 · 6202Country preferenceGb

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What is Dreamchild about?

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.

How long is Dreamchild?

Dreamchild has a runtime of 94 minutes.

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