The Wolves of Willoughby Chase
58
Balasaur Score
Rough
1989 · Movie · 1h 33m
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb5.9/10
16 audience votes
Key crew
- Stuart OrmeDirector
- William M. AkersWriter
- Colin TownsOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Stephanie BeachamLetitia Slighcarp
- Mel SmithMr. Grimshaw
- Emily HudsonBonnie
- Aleks DarowskaSylvia
- Geraldine JamesGertrude Brisket
- Richard O'BrienJames
- Jane HorrocksPattern
- Rebecca CallardEmma
- Lynton DeardenSimon
- Jonathan CoyLord Willoughby
- Eleanor DavidLady Willoughby
- Abbie DabnerRupert
Stills
Themes
london, englandwolfboarding schoolorphanagecountry housealternate historygothic horrorwillgovernessdark fantasy19th centurychildren in danger