The Wind in the Willows (1983)
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For many aficionados of Kenneth Grahame's The Wind in the Willows, the definitive film version was seen in Disney's omnibus animated feature Ichabod and Mr. Toad (1949). Even so, this 1983 British adaptation is every bit as accomplished and worthwhile as the Disney film. Consisting of three… More For many aficionados of Kenneth Grahame's The Wind in the Willows, the definitive film version was seen in Disney's omnibus animated feature Ichabod and Mr. Toad (1949). Even so, this 1983 British adaptation is every bit as accomplished and worthwhile as the Disney film. Consisting of three short stories, each lasting about 20 minutes, the film features most of Grahame's beloved anthropomorphic animal characters, specifically Toad, Rat, Badger, and Mole. The animation was accomplished with a stop-motion process, reminiscent of George Pal's Puppetoons. The Wind in the Willows was directed by Mark Hall, of Count Duckula and Danger Mouse fame. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Chris Taylor, Mark Hall
- Genres
- Animation, Kids & Family, Science Fiction & Fantasy
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Dec 27, 1983 Wide
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Teresa Talerico, Common Sense Media
Two charming buddy capers from classic series.
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Cast
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Ian Carmichael
as Rat
- Jonathan Cecil
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Michael Hordern
as Badger
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David Jason
as Toad
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Richard Pearson
as Mole
- Beryl Reid
- Edward Kelsey
- Una Stubbs
- Alan Bardsley
- Brian Trueman
- Peter Sallis
