The Chestnut Soldier (1991)
Gwyn can feel danger coming in the wind. Somehow he knows the warnings have to do with the broken toy horse that holds the evil spirit of a prince who lived long ago. When Gwyn discovers that the prince's dark soul has escaped from the horse and is seeking revenge Gwyn, Emlyn, and Nia have to figure out how to save the mysterious soldier who claims to be Nia's distant cousin. With the help of the Snow Spider, can they recapture the prince's soul without hurting the Chestnut soldier?
Director: Pennant Roberts
Genre: Fantasy, Drama, Family, Adventure
Runtime: 125 min
Release Date: November 20, 1991
Cast
- Siân Phillips - Nain Griffiths
- Cal MacAninch - Evan Llyr
- Osian Roberts - Gwyn Griffiths
- Lucy Donovan - Nia Lloyd
- Stephanie Hull - Catrin Lloyd
- Jill Richards - Betty Lloyd
- Glan Davies - Iestyn Lloyd
- Robert Blythe - Ivor Griffiths
- Sharon Morgan - Glenys Griffiths
- Gareth Thomas - Idris Llewelyn
Screenplay
- Jenny Nimmo (Novel)
- Julia Jones (Adaptation)
Music: Danny Chang
Production: HTV
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English, Cymraeg
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Pennant Roberts
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Chestnut Soldier about?
- Gwyn can feel danger coming in the wind. Somehow he knows the warnings have to do with the broken toy horse that holds the evil spirit of a prince who lived long ago. When Gwyn discovers that the prince's dark soul has escaped from the horse and is seeking revenge Gwyn, Emlyn, and Nia have to figure out how to save the mysterious soldier who claims to be Nia's distant cousin. With the help of the Snow Spider, can they recapture the prince's soul without hurting the Chestnut soldier?
- Who directed The Chestnut Soldier?
- The Chestnut Soldier was directed by Pennant Roberts.
- Who stars in The Chestnut Soldier?
- The Chestnut Soldier stars Siân Phillips, Cal MacAninch, Osian Roberts, Lucy Donovan, Stephanie Hull, Jill Richards.
- How long is The Chestnut Soldier?
- The Chestnut Soldier has a runtime of 2h 5m (125 minutes).
- What genre is The Chestnut Soldier?
- The Chestnut Soldier is a Fantasy, Drama, Family, Adventure film.
- Where was The Chestnut Soldier produced?
- The Chestnut Soldier was produced in United Kingdom.