The Wolves of Willoughby Chase (1989): Cast & Plot
The Wolves of Willoughby Chase is a 1989 fantasy drama directed by Stuart Orme, starring Emily Hudson as Bonnie, Eleanor David and Aleks Darowska. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Stuart Orme
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Atlantic Entertainment Group
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Wolves of Willoughby Chase About?
The premise of The Wolves of Willoughby Chase without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A Dickensian, mock‑Gothic adventure follows clever children who battle an evil governess, forged wills, and a cruel orphanage, all while striving for goodness. Set in an isolated country house in an alternate 19th‑century England, savage packs of wolves sweep across the snow‑bound countryside, heightening the peril and underscoring the triumph of resourceful youth.
The Wolves of Willoughby Chase Themes & Keywords
· 5 tags- year 1832
- evil governess
- wolf
- based on novel
- independent film
The Wolves of Willoughby Chase Cast & Characters
Emily Hudson leads the cast as Bonnie, with Eleanor David as Lady Willoughby and Aleks Darowska as Sylvia. Directed by Stuart Orme; 19 actors are credited in all.
- Director Stuart Orme
- Emily Hudson as Bonnie
- Eleanor David as Lady Willoughby
- Aleks Darowska as Sylvia
- Dilys Hamlett as Aunt Jane
Also Starring in The Wolves of Willoughby Chase
· 15 more- Mel Smith Mr. Grimshaw
- Stephanie Beacham Letitia Slighcarp
- Lynton Dearden Simon
- Richard O'Brien James
- Jane Horrocks Pattern
- Jonathan Coy Lord Willoughby
- Jiří Lábus Dr. Morne
- Geraldine James Gertrude Brisket
- Abbie Dabner Rupert
- William Martin Joey
- Tom Baker Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
- Rebecca Callard Emma
- Robert Hamilton Coal Man
- Trevor Byfield Train Driver
- Gillian Hanna Mrs. Shubunkin
More from Stuart Orme
More films directed by Stuart Orme: Farewell Doc Martin, Arthur & George, Ghostboat and Fungus the Bogeyman.
The Wolves of Willoughby Chase Plot Summary
What happens in The Wolves of Willoughby Chase from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Bonnie Emily Hudson is the daughter of Lord and Lady Willoughby, who live on the dignified country estate Willoughby Chase. With Lady Willoughby ill, the couple plan a restorative voyage to the Mediterranean, hoping the sun and sea will steady her health. In London, Bonnie’s cousin Sylvia Aleks Darowska prepares to keep Bonnie company while her parents are away, a duty that also ties her to their impoverished Aunt Jane. On the train to the Willoughbys’ home, Bonnie and Sylvia cross paths with a mysterious man, Mel Smith in the role of Mr. Grimshaw, whose presence feels at once curious and unsettling.
Full summary
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The Wolves of Willoughby Chase Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Farkasok éjszakája” and “Die Wölfe von Willoby”.
- Also known as
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- Farkasok éjszakája
- Die Wölfe von Willoby
- Tierra de lobos
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Movies Like The Wolves of Willoughby Chase
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Company of Wolves, The Wolf of the Malveneurs and Wolfwalkers.
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The Company of Wolves 1985 -
The Wolf of the Malveneurs 1943 -
Wolfwalkers 2020 -
The Imagined Wolf 2019 -
The Legend of Wolf Mountain 1992 -
White Wolves II: Legend of the Wild 1995 -
My Family and the Wolf 2019 -
Out Come the Wolves 2024 -
The Willoughbys 2020 -
While the Wolf’s Away 2017 -
White Wolves - A Cry in the Wild II 1993 -
Wolf’s Hole 1987
The Wolves of Willoughby Chase FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Wolves of Willoughby Chase, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Wolves of Willoughby Chase?
The Wolves of Willoughby Chase runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was The Wolves of Willoughby Chase released?
The Wolves of Willoughby Chase was released on December 15, 1989.
Who directed The Wolves of Willoughby Chase?
The Wolves of Willoughby Chase was directed by Stuart Orme.
More films by Stuart Orme Who is in the cast of The Wolves of Willoughby Chase?
The Wolves of Willoughby Chase stars Emily Hudson as Bonnie, Eleanor David as Lady Willoughby and Aleks Darowska as Sylvia, among 19 credited actors.
Does The Wolves of Willoughby Chase have a post-credit scene?
No. The Wolves of Willoughby Chase has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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