The Wind in the Willows
Synopsis
Jailed for his reckless driving, rambunctious Mr. Toad has to escape from prison when his beloved Toad Hall comes under threat from the wily weasels, who plan to build a dog food factory on the very meadow sold to them by Toad himself.
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Alan Bennett
Mole (voice)
Michael Palin
Rat (voice)
Michael Gambon
Badger (voice)
Rik Mayall
Toad (voice)
Vanessa Redgrave
Grandmother / Narrator (voice)
James Villiers
Magistrate (voice)
Emma Chambers
Gaoler's Daughter (voice)
Judy Cornwell
Barge Woman (voice)
Enn Reitel
Otter / Rabbit / Policeman / Gaoler (voice)
David Sinclair
Clerk / Rabbit / Sergeant (voice)
Mark Lockyer
Car Owner / Rabbit / Policeman / Chief Weasel (voice)
Jemima Ffyne
Alexandra (voice)
Jordan Hollywood
Emma (voice)
Tom Stourton
Edward (voice)
Barry Foster
Boatman (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 16, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dennis Abey, Dave Unwin
- Screenplay & Story
- Ted Walker, Kenneth Grahame
- Original Score
- Colin Towns
- Original Title
- The Wind in the Willows
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- TVC London, Carlton UK Productions, HiT Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dennis Abey, Dave Unwin
Ted Walker, Kenneth Grahame
Colin Towns
Dennis Abey, Kirsty Baillie, John Coates, Jonathan Peel
Department Leadership Roster
Ted Walker
Writer
Dennis Abey
Producer
Kirsty Baillie
Producer
John Coates
Producer
Dennis Abey
Director
Dave Unwin
Director
Colin Towns
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wind in the Willows
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Wind in the Willows about?
Jailed for his reckless driving, rambunctious Mr. Toad has to escape from prison when his beloved Toad Hall comes under threat from the wily weasels, who plan to build a dog food factory on the very meadow sold to them by Toad himself.
Who directed The Wind in the Willows?
The Wind in the Willows was directed by Dennis Abey, Dave Unwin.
Who stars in The Wind in the Willows?
The principal cast of The Wind in the Willows includes Alan Bennett, Michael Palin, Michael Gambon, Rik Mayall, Vanessa Redgrave.
When was The Wind in the Willows released and how long is it?
The Wind in the Willows was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
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 Colin Towns.
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.).