The Wind in the Willows: A Tale of Two Toads

"Who is this imposter"

1989 1h 0m EN

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★5.0TMDB · 1

AnimationFamilyTV Movie

Synopsis

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Designed with young audiences in mind, this award-winning animated film (created with labor-intensive stop-motion techniques) brings Kenneth Grahame's classic children's book to life. When the villainous Weasel and his crew of thugs kidnap an unsuspecting Toad and send an impostor to take over Toad Hall, Badger, Rat and Mole aren't fooled. But can they figure out a way to save their friend before it's too late?

“Who is this imposter”

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Cast

David Jason
Toad (voice)
Michael Hordern
Badger (voice)
Richard Pearson
Mole (voice)
Peter Sallis
Rat (voice)
Brian Trueman
Henchman Weasel/Various (voice)
Jimmy Hibbert
Isambard Toad / Ernest / Various (voice)
Allan Bardsley
Various (voice)
Brian Southwood
Otter (Voice)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Jackie Cockle
Writers: Brian Trueman
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom

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RUNTIME

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Tight 60-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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37 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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3 / 7

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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CAST

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David Jason and Michael Hordern and Richard Pearson carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Who is this imposter".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt31492724 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Jackie Cockle directs. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 60-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
237 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4David Jason and Michael Hordern and Richard Pearson carry the top of the cast.
5Marketing tagline: "Who is this imposter".
6IMDB entry: tt31492724 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.