The Wolves of Willoughby Chase

Dec 15, 1989

1h 33m

★ 5.6

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.

Genres

Drama

Family

Fantasy

Science Fiction

Production Companies

Atlantic Entertainment Group

Zenith Entertainment

The Wolves of Willoughby Chase Trailers

Cast

Letitia Slighcarp

Stephanie Beacham

Mr. Grimshaw

Mel Smith

Bonnie

Emily Hudson

Sylvia

Aleks Darowska

Gertrude Brisket

Geraldine James

James

Richard O'Brien

Pattern

Jane Horrocks

Emma

Rebecca Callard

Simon

Lynton Dearden

Lord Willoughby

Jonathan Coy

Lady Willoughby

Eleanor David

Rupert

Abbie Dabner

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