The Little Match Girl
Synopsis
The Little Match Girl is a short story by Danish poet and author Hans Christian Andersen. The story is about a dying child's hopes and dreams, and was first published in 1845. This adaptation was made for Harlech TV and broadcast on 28th December 1986 and starred Twiggy and Roger Daltrey, and features the song 'Mistletoe and Wine' which became a Christmas number one for Cliff Richard in 1988, the biggest selling record of that year.
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Michael Hordern
Himself - Introduction
Twiggy
Josie Roberts
Roger Daltrey
Jebb Macklin
Jimmy Jewel
Butler
Stratford Johns
Rich Man
Jennie Linden
Mrs. Fairbrother
Paul Daneman
Mr. Fairbrother
Natalie Morse
The Matchgirl
Russell Lee Nash
Arthur
Robert Putt
Landlord
Dorothea Phillips
Winifred
Patricia Lawrence
Maud
Paddie O'Neil
Cook
Nicola Dawn
Liza Fairbrother
Jemma Price
Charlotte Fairbrother
Pearl Hackney
Mrs Prothero
Fanny Carby
Washerwoman
John Rogan
Pieseller
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Custance
- Screenplay & Story
- Hans Christian Andersen, Leslie Stewart, Jeremy Paul
- Original Score
- Keith Strachan
- Original Title
- The Little Match Girl
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Custance
Hans Christian Andersen, Leslie Stewart, Jeremy Paul
Keith Strachan
Peter Jefferies, Patrick Dromgoole
Department Leadership Roster
Keith Strachan
Original Music Composer
Leslie Stewart
Writer
Peter Jefferies
Producer
Jeremy Paul
Writer
Michael Custance
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Little Match Girl
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Little Match Girl about?
The Little Match Girl is a short story by Danish poet and author Hans Christian Andersen. The story is about a dying child's hopes and dreams, and was first published in 1845. This adaptation was made for Harlech TV and broadcast on 28th December 1986 and starred Twiggy and Roger Daltrey, and features the song 'Mistletoe and Wine' which became a Christmas number one for Cliff Richard in 1988, the biggest selling record of that year.
Who directed The Little Match Girl?
The Little Match Girl was directed by Michael Custance.
Who stars in The Little Match Girl?
The principal cast of The Little Match Girl includes Michael Hordern, Twiggy, Roger Daltrey, Jimmy Jewel, Stratford Johns.
When was The Little Match Girl released and how long is it?
The Little Match Girl was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for The Little Match Girl?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Little Match Girl was composed by Keith Strachan.
Is The Little Match Girl based on a book or true story?
The Little Match Girl is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Hans Christian Andersen".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Little Match Girl?
The Little Match Girl holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).