Summary
80-year-old Alice Hargreaves is about to visit Columbia University to attend a reception in honour of author Lewis Carroll. As a child, Alice's close friendship with the writer was the creative catalyst for Carroll's most beloved work. However, as Alice reflects on her experiences with the author, she slowly realises the complexity of their bond has had lasting, deeply felt ramifications.
Details
Release Date: October 4, 1985
Runtime: 94 minutes
Genres: Drama, Fantasy
Original Language: EN
Rating: ⭐ 6.6/10 (41 votes)
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Cast
Coral Browne
Alice Hargreaves
Ian Holm
Reverend Charles L. Dodgson / Lewis Carroll
Peter Gallagher
Jack Dolan
Nicola Cowper
Lucy
Jane Asher
Mrs. Liddell
Amelia Shankley
Little Alice
Imogen Boorman
Lorina
Roger Ashton-Griffiths
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James Wilby
Baker
Shane Rimmer
Mr. Marl
Olivier Pierre
President of University
Peter Whitman
Radio Producer
Ken Campbell
Radio Sound Effects Man/March Hare (voice)
Pat Starr
Radio Actress
William Hootkins
First Radio Actor
Alan Shearman
First Reporter
Danny Brainin
Third Reporter/Photographer
Sam Douglas
Fourth Reporter
Scott Hoxby
Second Editor
Ron Berglas
Third Editor
Fulton Mackay
Gryphon (voice)
Tony Haygarth
Mad Hatter (voice)
Julie Walters
Dormouse (voice)
Frank Middlemass
Caterpillar (voice)
Michael Sundin
March Hare
Karen Prell
Dormouse
Steve Whitmire
Mock Turtle/Caterpillar