The Little Match Girl (1986)

UK:: PG Drama Music TV Movie

The Little Match Girl is a short story by Danish poet and author Hans Christian Andersen. The story is about a dying child's dreams and hope, and was first published in 1845. This adaptation was made for Harlech TV and broadcast on 28th December 1986. It starred Twiggy and Roger Daltrey and features the song Mistletoe and Wine" which became a #1 hit for Cliff Richard in 1988, and the biggest selling record of that year

Updated May 29 2020

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1986-12-28

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Runtime: 79 mins Rating: 2.0

Cast

Stratford Johns

Rich Man

Michael Hordern

Himself - Introduction

Twiggy

Josie Roberts

Roger Daltrey

Jebb Macklin

Jimmy Jewel

Butler

Jennie Linden

Mrs. Fairbrother

John Rogan

Pieseller

Paul Daneman

Mr. Fairbrother