poster

1989

(12/15/1989) (XC)

Drama, Family, Fantasy

1h 33m

55

User Score

Overview

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.

1989

55

User Score

(12/15/1989) (XC)

Drama, Family, Fantasy

1h 33m

Overview

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.

Cast

Stephanie Beacham

Stephanie Beacham

Letitia Slighcarp

Mel Smith

Mel Smith

Mr. Grimshaw

Geraldine James

Geraldine James

Gertrude Brisket

Jonathan Coy

Jonathan Coy

Lord Willoughby

Eleanor David

Eleanor David

Lady Willoughby

Dilys Hamlett

Dilys Hamlett

Aunt Jane

Gillian Hanna

Gillian Hanna

Mrs. Shubunkin

Jiří Lábus

Jiří Lábus

Dr. Morne

Trevor Byfield

Trevor Byfield

Train Driver

Tom Baker

Tom Baker

Narrator (voice) (uncredited)