Dreamchild (1985)

10/04/1985 (GB) • 1h 34m

Drama, Fantasy

He loved the child we will never forget...

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Coral Browne

Alice Hargreaves

Ian Holm

Reverend Charles L. Dodgson / Lewis Carroll

Peter Gallagher

Jack Dolan

Caris Corfman

Sally Mackeson

Jane Asher

Mrs. Liddell

Amelia Shankley

Little Alice


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

new york city

19th century

1930s

lewis carroll

elderly lady

children's author

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