The Wolves of Willoughby Chase(1989)
The Wolves of Willoughby Chase 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.
The Wolves of Willoughby Chase (1989) is a drama, family, fantasy and science fiction film directed by Stuart Orme, released on December 15, 1989 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Stephanie Beacham, Mel Smith, Emily Hudson and Aleks Darowska. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 16 ratings.
- Director:
- Stuart Orme
- Writers:
- Joan Aiken, William M. Akers
- Producers:
- Mark Forstater
- Cinematographer:
- Paul Beeson
- Composer:
- Colin Towns
- Production:
- Atlantic Entertainment Group, Zenith Entertainment
- Budget:
- $5,000,000
- Status:
- Released
The Wolves of Willoughby Chase (1989) Trailer
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The Wolves of Willoughby Chase Cast & Crew
Main cast
Stephanie Beacham
as Letitia Slighcarp
Mel Smith
as Mr. Grimshaw
- Emily Hudson
Emily Hudson
as Bonnie
- Aleks Darowska
Aleks Darowska
as Sylvia
Geraldine James
as Gertrude Brisket
Richard O'Brien
as James
Jane Horrocks
as Pattern
Rebecca Callard
as Emma
- Lynton Dearden
Lynton Dearden
as Simon
Jonathan Coy
as Lord Willoughby
Eleanor David
as Lady Willoughby
- Abbie Dabner
Abbie Dabner
as Rupert
Key crew
Directed by Stuart Orme, written by Joan Aiken and William M. Akers, produced by Mark Forstater.
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The Wolves of Willoughby Chase Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 16 ratings.
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The Wolves of Willoughby Chase – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Wolves of Willoughby Chase online?
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The Wolves of Willoughby Chase (1989) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Wolves of Willoughby Chase?
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The main cast of The Wolves of Willoughby Chase (1989) includes Stephanie Beacham, Mel Smith, Emily Hudson, Aleks Darowska and Geraldine James. The film was directed by Stuart Orme. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Wolves of Willoughby Chase released?
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The Wolves of Willoughby Chase was released on December 15, 1989 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is The Wolves of Willoughby Chase worth watching?
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The Wolves of Willoughby Chase (1989) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 16 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, family and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Wolves of Willoughby Chase?
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