The Chestnut Soldier
Synopsis
Gwyn can feel danger coming in the wind. Somehow he knows the warnings have to do with the broken toy horse that holds the evil spirit of a prince who lived long ago. When Gwyn discovers that the prince's dark soul has escaped from the horse and is seeking revenge Gwyn, Emlyn, and Nia have to figure out how to save the mysterious soldier who claims to be Nia's distant cousin. With the help of the Snow Spider, can they recapture the prince's soul without hurting the Chestnut soldier?
Top Cast
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Siân Phillips
Nain Griffiths
Cal MacAninch
Evan Llyr
Osian Roberts
Gwyn Griffiths
Lucy Donovan
Nia Lloyd
Stephanie Hull
Catrin Lloyd
Jill Richards
Betty Lloyd
Glan Davies
Iestyn Lloyd
Robert Blythe
Ivor Griffiths
Sharon Morgan
Glenys Griffiths
Gareth Thomas
Idris Llewelyn
Esyllt Harker
Elinor Llewelyn
Steffan Morris
Emlyn Llewelyn
Stephen Fulton
Michael McGoohan
Manon Jones
Nerys Lloyd
James Lee
Alun Lloyd
Adam Orr Ewing
Siôn Lloyd
Digory Orr Ewing
Gareth Lloyd
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pennant Roberts
- Screenplay & Story
- Julia Jones, Jenny Nimmo
- Original Score
- Danny Chang
- Original Title
- The Chestnut Soldier
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Welsh
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Production Studios
- HTV
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pennant Roberts
Julia Jones, Jenny Nimmo
Danny Chang
Pennant Roberts, Peter Murphy
Department Leadership Roster
Pennant Roberts
Director
Pennant Roberts
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Chestnut Soldier
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Chestnut Soldier about?
Gwyn can feel danger coming in the wind. Somehow he knows the warnings have to do with the broken toy horse that holds the evil spirit of a prince who lived long ago. When Gwyn discovers that the prince's dark soul has escaped from the horse and is seeking revenge Gwyn, Emlyn, and Nia have to figure out how to save the mysterious soldier who claims to be Nia's distant cousin. With the help of the Snow Spider, can they recapture the prince's soul without hurting the Chestnut soldier?
Who directed The Chestnut Soldier?
The Chestnut Soldier was directed by Pennant Roberts.
Who stars in The Chestnut Soldier?
The principal cast of The Chestnut Soldier includes Siân Phillips, Cal MacAninch, Osian Roberts, Lucy Donovan, Stephanie Hull.
When was The Chestnut Soldier released and how long is it?
The Chestnut Soldier was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for The Chestnut Soldier?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Chestnut Soldier was composed by Danny Chang.
Is The Chestnut Soldier based on a book or true story?
The Chestnut Soldier is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jenny Nimmo".