The Little Match Girl (1986): Cast
The Little Match Girl is a 1986 music drama directed by Michael Custance, starring Twiggy as Josie Roberts, Roger Daltrey and Michael Hordern. It runs 1 hour 19 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 19m (79 min)
- Director
- Michael Custance
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Little Match Girl About?
The premise of The Little Match Girl without spoilers.
Originally a 1845 short story by Hans Christian Andersen, it follows a dying child's hopes and dreams. This Harlech TV adaptation aired on 28 December 1986, starring Twiggy and Roger Daltrey, and features the song ‘Mistletoe and Wine’, which later became Cliff Richard’s 1988 Christmas‑number‑one and the year’s best‑selling record.
The Little Match Girl Themes & Keywords
· 3 tags- christmas
- foreign language adaptation
- independent film
The Little Match Girl Cast & Characters
Twiggy leads the cast as Josie Roberts, with Roger Daltrey as Jebb Macklin and Michael Hordern. Directed by Michael Custance; 21 actors are credited in all.
- Director Michael Custance
- Twiggy as Josie Roberts
- Roger Daltrey as Jebb Macklin
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Michael Hordern as themselves - Stratford Johns as Rich Man
Also Starring in The Little Match Girl
· 17 more- Fanny Carby Washerwoman
- Robert Putt Landlord
- Paul Daneman Mr. Fairbrother
- Jennie Linden Mrs. Fairbrother
- John Rogan Pieseller
- Dorothea Phillips Winifred
- Pearl Hackney Mrs Prothero
- Natalie Morse The Matchgirl
- Patricia Lawrence Maud
- Jimmy Jewel Butler
- Paddie O'Neill Cook
- Cristina Avery First Tart
- Russell Lee Nash Arthur
- Nicola Dawn Liza Fairbrother
- Jemma Price Charlotte Fairbrother
- Kelly George Urchin
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- Eithne Hannigan Second Tart
The Little Match Girl Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “The” and “Little Matchgirl”.
- Also known as
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- The
- Little Matchgirl
- La Petite Fille aux allumettes
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Little Match Girl, The Little Match Girl and The Little Match Girl.
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The Little Match Girl 1954 -
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The Little Match Girl 1928 -
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The Littlest Light on the Christmas Tree 2004 -
A Merry Christmas Match 2019 -
Match Made in Mistletoe 2021 -
No Time Like Christmas 2019 -
A Match Made at Christmas 2021 -
Matchmaker Christmas 2019 -
Mistletoe Match 2022 -
A Little Christmas Charm 2020
The Little Match Girl FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Little Match Girl, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Little Match Girl?
The Little Match Girl runs 1 hour 19 minutes (79 minutes).
When was The Little Match Girl released?
The Little Match Girl was released on December 28, 1986.
Who directed The Little Match Girl?
The Little Match Girl was directed by Michael Custance.
Who is in the cast of The Little Match Girl?
The Little Match Girl stars Twiggy as Josie Roberts, Roger Daltrey as Jebb Macklin and Michael Hordern, among 21 credited actors.
Does The Little Match Girl have a post-credit scene?
No. The Little Match Girl has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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