The Wind in the Willows
Synopsis
One spring, Mole decides that he can ignore the spring cleaning for a little longer, and begins a series of adventures with his new friend Rat. They go for a picnic on the riverbank, on a caravan expedition with Toad, until Toad switches allegiance to his new car and his reckless driving makes Mole and Rat search out Badger for help in curbing Toad's profligate habits. But Toad gets away from them and gets a 20-year sentence from the magistrate for theft, reckless driving, and Gross Impertinence. While Toad works his wiles on the jailer's daughter and escapes jail dressed as a washer woman, Badger tries to guard Toad Hall from the machinations of the Weasels and is badly beaten. And it requires a plan of attack and all four comrades to regain Toad Hall.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 12, 1984
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chris Taylor, Mark Hall
- Screenplay & Story
- Rosemary Anne Sisson, Kenneth Grahame
- Original Score
- Keith Hopwood, Malcolm Rowe
- Original Title
- The Wind in the Willows
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Danish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Cosgrove Hall Films, Thames Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chris Taylor, Mark Hall
Rosemary Anne Sisson, Kenneth Grahame
Keith Hopwood, Malcolm Rowe
Brian Cosgrove, Mark Hall, John Hambley
Department Leadership Roster
Chris Taylor
Director
Mark Hall
Director
Rosemary Anne Sisson
Writer
Brian Cosgrove
Producer
Mark Hall
Producer
Keith Hopwood
Original Music Composer
Malcolm Rowe
Original Music Composer
Nigel Cornford
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wind in the Willows
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What is The Wind in the Willows about?
One spring, Mole decides that he can ignore the spring cleaning for a little longer, and begins a series of adventures with his new friend Rat. They go for a picnic on the riverbank, on a caravan expedition with Toad, until Toad switches allegiance to his new car and his reckless driving makes Mole and Rat search out Badger for help in curbing Toad's profligate habits. But Toad gets away from them and gets a 20-year sentence from the magistrate for theft, reckless driving, and Gross Impertinence. While Toad works his wiles on the jailer's daughter and escapes jail dressed as a washer woman, Badger tries to guard Toad Hall from the machinations of the Weasels and is badly beaten. And it requires a plan of attack and all four comrades to regain Toad Hall.
Who directed The Wind in the Willows?
The Wind in the Willows was directed by Chris Taylor, Mark Hall.
Who stars in The Wind in the Willows?
The principal cast of The Wind in the Willows includes Richard Pearson, Michael Hordern, Ian Carmichael, David Jason, Beryl Reid.
When was The Wind in the Willows released and how long is it?
The Wind in the Willows was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for The Wind in the Willows?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Wind in the Willows was composed by Keith Hopwood, Malcolm Rowe.
Is The Wind in the Willows based on a book or true story?
The Wind in the Willows is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Kenneth Grahame".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Wind in the Willows?
The Wind in the Willows holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).