The Little Match Girl (1986)
The Little Match Girl is a short story by Danish poet and author Hans Christian Andersen. The story is about a dying child's hopes and dreams, and was first published in 1845. This adaptation was made for Harlech TV and broadcast on 28th December 1986 and starred Twiggy and Roger Daltrey, and features the song 'Mistletoe and Wine' which became a Christmas number one for Cliff Richard in 1988, the biggest selling record of that year.
Director: Michael Custance
Genre: Drama, Music, TV Movie
Runtime: 79 min
Release Date: December 28, 1986
Cast
- Michael Hordern - Himself - Introduction
- Twiggy - Josie Roberts
- Roger Daltrey - Jebb Macklin
- Jimmy Jewel - Butler
- Stratford Johns - Rich Man
- Jennie Linden - Mrs. Fairbrother
- Paul Daneman - Mr. Fairbrother
- Natalie Morse - The Matchgirl
- Russell Lee Nash - Arthur
- Robert Putt - Landlord
Screenplay
Music: Keith Strachan
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Michael Custance
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Little Match Girl about?
- The Little Match Girl is a short story by Danish poet and author Hans Christian Andersen. The story is about a dying child's hopes and dreams, and was first published in 1845. This adaptation was made for Harlech TV and broadcast on 28th December 1986 and starred Twiggy and Roger Daltrey, and features the song 'Mistletoe and Wine' which became a Christmas number one for Cliff Richard in 1988, the biggest selling record of that year.
- Who directed The Little Match Girl?
- The Little Match Girl was directed by Michael Custance.
- Who stars in The Little Match Girl?
- The Little Match Girl stars Michael Hordern, Twiggy, Roger Daltrey, Jimmy Jewel, Stratford Johns, Jennie Linden.
- How long is The Little Match Girl?
- The Little Match Girl has a runtime of 1h 19m (79 minutes).
- What genre is The Little Match Girl?
- The Little Match Girl is a Drama, Music, TV Movie film.