The wind in the willows tv movie 1983 connections imdb. Brought to the screen by award winning animation team cosgrove hall, the wind in the willows movie introduces us, for the first time, to our four intrepid animal friends. The wind in the willows 1983 film jump to navigation jump to search. Rewatching it 30 years later and and i know ill be lynched for saying this its still fairly boring. The wind in the willows was directed by mark hall, of count duckula and danger mouse fame. The wind in the willows 1983 20 the original movie bluray uk release the original featurelength film based on the classic tale. Figures used in the wind in the willows film and tv show. Wind in the willows original movie 1983 added by sweety63. The image quality is passable for this 1983 production, but no more than that. The story is notable for its mixture of mysticism, adventure, morality, and camaraderie and. Original disneydel monte 1983 promotional poster 25x36 for the james algar and jack kinney animation classic, the wind in the willows 1949. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Brought vividly and faithfully to life in this 1983 film adaptation, kenneth grahames classic tales of mole, rat, badger, and toad are now avail. The wind in the willows tv movie 1983 connections on imdb.
This article is within the scope of wikiproject animation, a collaborative effort to build an encyclopedic guide to animation on wikipedia. Set in a pastoral version of england, the film focuses on four anthropomorphised animal characters moley, ratty, mr. The wind in the willows is a film directed by jules bass, arthur rankin jr. This 1983 film adaptation of kenneth grahames classic novel remains faithful to. Voiced by an allstar cast including david jason as toad, michael hordern as badger, richard pearson as mole and ian carmichael as ratty with. The wind in the willows the original movie dvd 1983 by. He represents the british upper class, as he is an aristocrat living in his large inherited estate, toad hall, and has a snooty attitude towards those of lower class. The wind in the willows appears in its original aspect ratio of 1.
Original figures from the wind in the willows used in the film and tv shows have gone on sale for. It was described as the pilot episode which launched the tv series. It is an adaptation of the wind in the willows by kenneth grahame. The wind in the willows 1983 toad, rat, mole and badger follow animal etiquette in this version of kenneth grahames classic, in stopmotion model animation. If you remember wind in the willows, this is the original movie or. I remember this 1983 adaptation of the wind in the willows when it was originally broadcast for the first time.
Apr 07, 2019 original figurines from the beloved 1983 wind in the willows film featuring the voice of david jason go on sale at auction for. Toad is the flightiest and pettiest character in the wind in the willows, due to a combination of immaturity and unrestrained wealth. Wind in the willows 1983 1790 original disneydel monte 1983 promotional poster 25x36. The wind in the willows is a childrens novel by scottish novelist kenneth grahame, first published in 1908. The wind in the willows tv movie 1983 the wind in the. Fortunately, none of the anthropomorphic fauna in this animated movie are edible. National catholic register among the many animated versions of kenneth grahames nursery classic the wind in the willows, two in particular stand out. Toad david jason, rat ian carmichael, mole richard pearson, and badger sir michael hordern follow animal etiquette in this version of kenneth.
The wind in the willows if animals did have human qualities, humans would have gone to war with the cows years ago. Badger and contains themes of mysticism, adventure, morality, and camaraderie. The wind in the willows film was based on the original book by kenneth grahame. The story of mr toad and his pals ratty, badger and mole.
First published in 1908, kenneth grahames the wind in the willows has become one of the best loved books of all time, enchanting generations of children and adults alike. The wind in the willows the original movie dvd 1983. 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. Wind in the willows 1983 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. Badger, toad, mole and ratty find themselves in serious trouble when they return to the willows. The wind in the willows is a 1983 british stop motion animated film produced by cosgrove hall films same team behind truckers for thames television and aired on the itv network. This poster is one of a series of seven advertising posters created by disney. Alternatingly slowmoving and fastpaced, it focuses on four anthropomorphised animals. Voiced by an allstar cast including david jason as toad, sir michael hordern as badger, richard pearson as mole and ian carmichael as ratty with una stubbs and beryl reid. The musical received its world premiere at the theatre royal in plymouth in october 2016, before transferring to the lowry in salford and the mayflower. The wind in the willows tv movie 1983 plot summary imdb. The wind in the willows is a 1983 79 minute film by the studio cosgrove hall for thames television and aired on the itv network. The wind in the willows is a 1983 british stop motion animated film produced by cosgrove hall films for thames television and aired on the itv network.
Original figurines from the beloved 1983 wind in the willows film go. The quirky quartet embarks on a roadtrip in mr toads posh rolls royce. 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 toads profligate habits. The wind in the willows has captured the hearts and imaginations of children and adults for nearly a century.
Suffering from spring fever, mole richard pearson emerges from his subterranean home. The wind in the willows the wind in the willows photo. The screenplay for the film was written by rosemary anne sisson. The wind in the willows is a 1983 british stop motion animated film produced by cosgrove hall films same team behind truckers for thames television and. Original disneydel monte 1983 promotional poster 25x36. David jason, richard pearson and michael hordern returned. The image is softlooking and faded, with colors looking muted, which is a particular shame in a film thats intended to catch the eye of children.
The wind in the willows original 1983 feature duration. Vhs trailer for the animated 1983 version of the wind in the. The musical received its world premiere at the theatre royal in plymouth in october 2016, before transferring to the lowry in salford and the mayflower theatre in southampton. May 24, 2011 6 videos play all the wind in the willows 1983 thewindnthewillows. For many aficionados of kenneth grahames the wind in the willows, the definitive film version was seen in disneys omnibus animated feature ichabod and mr. Mole works very hard in his home at mole end doing spring cleaning. Mine was in colour and i played it on my computer tower through a set of gaming headphones i bought some months back. Very well thought out and really lovingly restored from the original. If you would like to participate, you can edit the article attached to this page, help out with the open tasks, or contribute to the discussion. The wind in the willows 1983 the movie database tmdb. Original figurines from the beloved 1983 wind in the. The 1996 bbc version directed by dave unwin, and this 1983 version by mark hall and chris taylor.
But his numerous eccentricities and boastful ways anger his friends. Classic western, full movie, gregory peck, english. The movie is based on kenneth grahame s classic story the wind in the willows. The wind in the willows i 1983 tv movie plot summary 3 toad david jason, rat ian carmichael, mole richard pearson, and badger sir michael hordern follow animal etiquette in this version of kenneth grahames classic, in stopmotion model animation. The 1996 bbc version directed by dave unwin, and this 1983 version by. The wind in the willows is a musical written by julian fellowes, with music and lyrics by george stiles and anthony drewe, based on the novel of the same name, written by kenneth grahame. Original figurines from the beloved 1983 wind in the willows. Wind in the willows the original movie bluray by imports. It won a bafta award and an international emmy award. Moles christmas the wind in the willows video fanpop. The wind in the willows is a british stop motion animated television series that was originally broadcast between 1984 and 1988. The film is based on kenneth grahames classic story the wind in the willows.
The series took place where the film left off and the original voice cast members. The wind in the willows is a 1987 american animated musical television film directed by arthur rankin, jr. The wind in the willows, a 19841990 tv series following the 1983 film, using the same sets and characters in mostly original stories but also including some chapters from the book that were omitted in the film, notably the piper at the gates of dawn. The wind in the willows 198320 the original movie bluray uk release the original featurelength film based on the classic tale. For atmosphere, for style, for the best evocation of the spirit and feel of the wind in the willows, you cant do better than the halltaylor version.
I didnt watch it fully then i got bored of it fairly quickly. The wind in the willows 1983 film cosgrove hall wiki fandom. The wind in the willows is a british stop motion animated television series that was originally broadcast between 1984 and 1988, based on characters from kenneth grahame s classic story the wind in the willows and following the 1983 featurelength pilot film. Vote in the netflix original series showdown round 4. The image is softlooking and faded, with colours looking muted, which is a particular shame in a film thats intended to catch the eye of children. Photo of the wind in the willows for fans of the wind in the willows 30730415. The wind in the willows tv movie 1983 release info imdb. Finally he gets fed up and decides to go outside where he meets rat who introduces him to the river and its ways. Wikiproject animation films rated startclass, lowimportance this article is within the scope of wikiproject animation, a collaborative effort to build an encyclopedic guide to animation on wikipedia. Wind in the willowsthe original movie bluray by imports. Even so, this 1983 british adaptation is every bit as accomplished and. The wind in the willows is a 1983 british stop motion animated film produced by cosgrove hall films for.