The Wolves of Willoughby Chase (1989)
A Dickensian mock-Gothic tale of resourceful children, evil governesses, forged wills, cruel orphanages, and goodness triumphant set against an isolated country house, in an alternate 19th century where savage packs of wolves roam the snowbound countryside.
Director: Stuart Orme
Genre: Drama, Family, Fantasy, Science Fiction
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date: December 15, 1989
Cast
- Stephanie Beacham - Letitia Slighcarp
- Mel Smith - Mr. Grimshaw
- Emily Hudson - Bonnie
- Aleks Darowska - Sylvia
- Geraldine James - Gertrude Brisket
- Richard O'Brien - James
- Jane Horrocks - Pattern
- Rebecca Callard - Emma
- Lynton Dearden - Simon
- Jonathan Coy - Lord Willoughby
Screenplay
- William M. Akers
- Joan Aiken (Novel)
Music: Colin Towns
Cinematography: Paul Beeson
Editing: Martin Walsh
Production: Atlantic Entertainment Group, Zenith Entertainment
Country: Czechoslovakia, United Kingdom
Language: English
Budget: $5M
Original Language: en
Keywords
london, england, wolf, boarding school, orphanage, country house, alternate history, gothic horror, will, governess, dark fantasy, 19th century, children in danger, forged signature
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Wolves of Willoughby Chase about?
- A Dickensian mock-Gothic tale of resourceful children, evil governesses, forged wills, cruel orphanages, and goodness triumphant set against an isolated country house, in an alternate 19th century where savage packs of wolves roam the snowbound countryside.
- Who directed The Wolves of Willoughby Chase?
- The Wolves of Willoughby Chase was directed by Stuart Orme.
- Who stars in The Wolves of Willoughby Chase?
- The Wolves of Willoughby Chase stars Stephanie Beacham, Mel Smith, Emily Hudson, Aleks Darowska, Geraldine James, Richard O'Brien.
- How long is The Wolves of Willoughby Chase?
- The Wolves of Willoughby Chase has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is The Wolves of Willoughby Chase?
- The Wolves of Willoughby Chase is a Drama, Family, Fantasy, Science Fiction film.
- What is the budget of The Wolves of Willoughby Chase?
- The Wolves of Willoughby Chase had a budget of $5M.
- Where was The Wolves of Willoughby Chase produced?
- The Wolves of Willoughby Chase was produced in Czechoslovakia, United Kingdom.