Toad is the flightiest and pettiest character in the wind in the willows, due to a combination of immaturity and unrestrained wealth. The wind in the willows summary complete summary of kenneth grahames the wind in the willows. Badger and contains themes of mysticism, adventure. When the wind blows again in the willows in spring, the three friends leave to change the frog for the better, that is very fickle. The above was a 1983 stop motion animation by cosgrove hall films who handled an adaptation of truckers from terry pratchetts brilliant nome trilogy. 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. Dedicated to sir david jason who was the voice of my favourite. The wind in the willows extended 1983 theme youtube. Figures used in the wind in the willows film and tv show. The wind in the willows from an animationperspective is one of burbanks best looking, its all very simple but very colourful. The wind in the willows is a childrens novel by scottish novelist kenneth grahame, first published in 1908.
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. Toad also known as mr toad or toady is one of the main characters in the wind in the willows. Original figurines from the beloved 1983 wind in the. The wind in the willows tv movie 1983 soundtracks imdb. Get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube music sports gaming movies tv shows news live fashion learning spotlight. Between 1984 and 1990, cosgrovehall subsequently made a 52episode. The wind in the willows, book of linked animal tales by british writer kenneth grahame that was published in 1908. I absolutely am mesmerized by the quality of the production especially the stopactionmotion of the puppet characters. Watch wind in the willows online stream full movie directv. It is an adaptation of the wind in the willows by kenneth grahame.
A timeless classic by cosgrove hall that brings back happy childhood memories. I have been a true fan of the wind in the willows since i was introduced to it on the disney channel in the 1980s. 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 tv movie 1983 release info imdb. Heres a full verison of theme tune from an 1983 animated movie, the wind in the willows by cosgrove hall. Set in a pastoral version of england, the film focuses on four anthropomorphised animal characters moley, ratty, mr.
It is definitely my favourite version of this movie and although its a bit harder to find than other versions, it was worth the search. So its no surprise there are many, many stage, tv, radio, and film adaptations. So, starting when i was 8 yrs old, she read it to me about once a year. The image quality is passable for this 1983 production, but no more than that. This beautifully rendered british animated version of kenneth grahames enduring childrens classic features the voices of michael gambon, michael palin, alan bennett and rik mayall. The chief characters mole, rat, and toad generally lead upbeat and happy lives, but their tales are leavened with moments of terror, homesickness, awe, madcap antics, and derringdo. Home trending history get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube music sports gaming movies. 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 film 1983 full screen original. The series took place where the film left off and the original voice cast members. When the toad came home song from the wind in the willows 1983. Released in united kingdom by video collection international in 1986 as part of kaleidoscope range. Alternatingly slowmoving and fastpaced, it focuses on four anthropomorphised animals. The music is memorable and always fitting with the action, the story is always engaging and true to the spirit of the story and the script keeps a lively tone that will amuse and delight children and adults alike. They live in a pastoral version of edwardian england.
The wind in the willows tv movie 1983 soundtracks on imdb. It won a bafta award and an international emmy award. 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. Toad matt lucas evades the attempts of rat, mole and badger to change his ways.
The wind in the willows by kenneth grahame professional. The wind in the willows the complete second series. The wind in the willows appears in its original aspect ratio of 1. The opening titles to the 1980s cosgrovehall television series of the wind in the willows, based on the characters in kenneth grahames novel and a spinoff of the movielength version of the.
David jason provided the voice for toad and chief weasel. The beautifully written work, with its evocative descriptions of the countryside interspersed with exciting adventures, became a classic of english childrens literature. 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. The wind in the willows 198320 the original movie bluray uk release the original featurelength film based on the classic tale. Badger, rat and mole are trying to save toad hall and its owner, their rich irresponsible airhead playboy friend toad, from himself, as well as financial ruin, the court and a gang of conspiratorial weasels who have their eye on the place. For entertainment purposes only the full movie the wind in the willows, originally uploaded by overimaginated. From the 1983 claymation version of kenneth grahames the wind in the willows. The wind in the willows is a 1987 american animated musical television film directed by arthur rankin, jr. 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. 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. Cant wait to watch it again and sing along to the famous and popular songs like wind in the willows, the weasels song which i absolutely loved growing up, well convert him and many others. With alan bennett, michael palin, michael gambon, rik mayall. Home trending history get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube music sports gaming movies tv shows news live.
Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. 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 grahames classic story the wind in the willows and following the 1983 featurelength pilot film. Toad lives at his ancestral home toad hall and first appeared taking up a craze of travelling the world with a horse and cart with ratty and mole around to join him. This outing of this tale is my very favorite version of wind in the willows.
So, i feel very qualified to judge which movies most closely follow the. Watch wind in the willows starring bob hoskins in this fantasy on directv. A music video of one of the greatest stop motion television shows in history. 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 film is based on kenneth grahames classic story the wind in the willows. The wind in the willows s01e12 the piper at the gates of dawn 221984 by thewindnthewillows. The novel is notable for its mixture of mysticism, adventure, morality, and. Brought vividly and faithfully to life in this 1983 film adaptation, kenneth grahames classic tales of mole, rat, badger, and toad. When the toad came home song from the wind in the willows 1983 by okidokivideos. Vhs trailer for the animated 1983 version of the wind in the willows, directed by mark hall, featuring the voices of richard pearson, ian. The wind in the willows tv movie 1995 imdb directed by dave unwin. My grandma was of the same mind as aa milne with regard to the book the wind in the willows that it is a character mirror.
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